Lorne Smith High Head Goldeneye Hen

Lorne Smith (Attr.) Lindsay, Ontario, c. 1930 14 in. long

A goldeneye hen with a pronounced head, paddle tail, and an inked inscription "M. L. Decker 1930" on the underside. This decoy bears a strong resemblance to the work of Lorne Smith of Lindsay, Ontario, illustrated on page 89 of "Ontario Decoys" by Bernie Gates. Early gunning paint with even wear, missing eyes, and some age lines in neck which is loose.

Provenance: Private Collection, Maine

Literature: Bernie Gates, "Ontario Decoys," Kingston, ON, 1982, p. 89, related decoys illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Maine