Joseph Shimon Green-winged Teal Pair

Joseph Shimon (1916-1989) Detroit, MI, c. 1950 13 1/2 in. long

An outstanding animated teal pair by Shimon. This rare pair has strong feather carving in the Detroit style. The hen's head is slightly turned.

Shimon's total decoy output was limited to just a few dozen decoys for his own personal use, including these fine teal, pintails, mallards, bluebills, and at least one Canada goose. Original paint with minimal gunning wear.

Provenance: Len Carnaghi Collection

Literature: Len Carnaghi, "Joseph Shimon: Another Ben Schmidt protege emerges," Decoy Magazine, January/February 2020, p. 38, similar pair illustrated.

Provenance

Len Carnaghi Collection