Mason Decoy Factory Premier-grade Blue-winged Teal

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905 12 in. long

This early premier-grade teal exhibits the factory's desirable snakey head form and the crisp brush strokes of Mason's finest painters. This example also includes Mason's celebrated "double-blues" plumage. Excellent original paint with minor wear.

Provenance: Private Collection

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide, Updated Edition,” Lewes, DE, 2014, pp. 55-57, related examples illustrated. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, Session I & II, 1973, lot 23, related drake illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection