Joseph Carolus Roesling Canvasback Drake

Joseph Carolus Roesling (1862-1944) Alameda, CA, c. 1910 15 in. long

Born in Wisconsin, Roesling brought his Midwest carving sensibilities to the Bay Area when he moved there in 1906. He carved mostly canvasbacks and pintails and is renowned for the "snake" position of his carved heads. This well-documented carving's head is inletted into the body. Old working paint with moderate gunning wear.

Provenance: Richard Radigonda Collection Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the above

Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 247, exact decoy illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 298, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Richard Radigonda Collection Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the above