Joseph West Canvasback Drake

Joseph C. West (1907-1986) Bordentown, NJ, 1961 A fine hollow-carved bird by the elder half of the J.J. West carving team, with carved bill detail and glass eyes. Paint techniques including combing and stippling are reminiscent of the Ward Brothers. In excellent original condition with light wear. Keel has been removed

Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts

Literature: Christies in association with Guyette & Schmidt, Inc., The Russell B. Aitken Collection of Wildfowl Decoys, New York, NY, January 18, 2003, lot 1196, pp. 81, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Massachusetts