Peter M. Pringle Goldeneye Hen

Peter M. Pringle (1878-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930 14 in. long

In addition to being a decoy maker, Peter Pringle was a trained and practicing artist. Bob Shaw notes, "Few makers on either side of the border lavished as much time on their work as Pringle." Beyond the obvious features and details seen in many of his rare works, this decoy distinguishes itself as one of his more refined carvings.

This bird was from Pringle's personal rig and is signed with his incised "PMP" and is stamped with his "W 28" designation. Original paint with even gunning wear and a shot scar by the right eye. Bill may have second coat of gunning paint.

Provenance: Peter Pringle Rig The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Literature: Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, pp. 234-235, related black duck discussed.

Provenance

Peter Pringle Rig The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl