Charles Perdew Wigeon Hen

Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, 1955 13 1/2 in. long

A pristine hollow wigeon decoy. The underside has White and French collections markings, including a notation that French took a photo of Perdew holding this exact bird for "Decoy Magazine." This bird can also be seen in Charlie's hands in its unpainted state in the Perdew book. Original paint with minimal wear. `

Provenance: Joseph French Collection Walter White Collection Masterworks of the Illinois River Collection

Literature: Ann Tandy Lacy, "Perdew: An Illinois River Tradition," Muncie, IN, 1993, p. 243, exact decoy show held by maker in bare wood.

Provenance

Joseph French Collection Walter White Collection Masterworks of the Illinois River Collection