Ralf Coykendall, Sr. The O'brien Coykendall Mallard

Ralf Coykendall, Sr. (1890-1968) Stratford, CT, c. 1945 18 1/2 in. long

"The best decoy Ralf Coykendall ever made." — Donal C. O'Brien Jr.

This carving is signed "R.W.C." and bears the O'Brien Collection stamp on the underside. This decoy was featured as the lead bird in the article on the maker in "Decoy Collector's Guide." In original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Private Collection, Georgia

Literature: Peter Johnson and Alf Wannenburgh, “The World of Shooting,” Lausanne, Switzerland, 1987, pp. 259-261, exact decoy illustrated. Hal Sorenson, “Ralf Coykendall," "Decoy Collector’s Guide," 1963-1965, p. 20, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Private Collection, Georgia