Dan English Outstanding Black Duck

Daniel G. English (1883-1962) Florence, NJ, c. 1930 14 3/4 in. long

A hollow tucked-head black duck with sharp wing tips, a thin tail, excellent provenance, and a strong publication history. The underside has collection notes and a collection stamp on the weight. Original paint with even wear and some possible gunning touch-up.

Provenance: Bob White Collection Bruce Williams Collection Matt Geis Collection

Literature: H. Harrison Huster and Doug Knight, "Floating Sculptures: The Decoys of the Delaware River," Spanish Fork, UT, 1982, pp. 57, 124, 125, exact decoy illustrated three times. Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 129, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Bob White Collection Bruce Williams Collection Matt Geis Collection