Charles Walker Mallard Drake

Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1930 An exceptional hollow Illinois River decoy from the rig of Henry Young with his "H Y" brand on the underside. In original paint with light gunning wear, head has a typical second coat of green by the maker.

Provenance: Henry Young rig Mark R. Mahoney Collection

Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, pp. 180-182, similar decoys illustrated. Stephen O'Brien and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, pp. 58-61, similar decoys illustrated. Robert Shaw, "Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D.," Houston, TX, 1992, p. 109, similar decoy illustrated

Provenance

Henry Young rig Mark R. Mahoney Collection