Jim Ketchum Swimming Canada Goose

Jim Ketchum Copiague, Long Island, NY, c. 1925 21 in. long

A racy Long Island Canada goose decoy with Verity-style stippled paint along the back. The decoy exhibits refined head carving with circular incised eyes. Excellent original paint with even gunning wear.

Provenance: Bud Ward Collection Private Collection, New York, acquired from the above

Literature: Guyette and Schmidt, "North American Decoys at Auction, April 27 & 28, 2006," St. Charles, IL, 2006, p. 126, lot 622, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Bud Ward Collection Private Collection, New York, acquired from the above