Glenn Cameron Mallard Pair

Judge Glenn J. Cameron (1882-1958) Chillicothe, IL, c. 1910 15 in. long

Judge Glenn J. Cameron was not only a carver, but also a jurist, sportsman, and conservationist, who, upon his death, deeded his 700-acre wetlands refuge on the west side of the Illinois River to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Influenced by Stephen Lane, among others, Cameron carved relatively few decoys using the finest wood.

This rigmate pair shows highly refined form and excellent paint. Each hollow body bears the maker's rig brand, and the drake has the Somers Headley collection stamp. This pair represents the pinnacle of the maker's work. Original paint with even gunning wear. Several minute spots of touch-up to both. Drake has tight age line in neck.

Provenance: Private Collection

Literature: Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois," DeKalb, IL, 1969, p. 299, pl. 248, related drake illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection