Nathan Rowley Horner Dowitcher

Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942)(attr.) West Creek, NJ, c. 1910 "Mackey Collection" stamp on underside. Excellent original paint with faint traces of white on underside and even gunning wear. Original bill.

Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Asa Allen Collection, acquired at Bourne Sale, 1973 Grant Nelson Collection, acquired from the above

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of William J. Mackey, Jr., of Belford, NJ," Session II, July 18, 1973, lot 589, exact decoy illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 166, plate 397, similar decoys illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Asa Allen Collection, acquired at Bourne Sale, 1973 Grant Nelson Collection, acquired from the above