Lot 0492

Classic Mallard Drake Decoy, George Stevens (1856-1905)

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Classic Mallard Drake Decoy, George Stevens (1856-1905)

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Description

George Stevens (1856-1905)
Weedsport, NY, c. 1894
17 1/2 in. long

A rare example by this carver who supplied decoys to sportsmen visiting nearby Howland Island, the Montezuma Swamp, and the Finger Lakes. It is believed to be one of only six mallards by George known.

A very closely related bird appears on the front dust-jacket cover of "The Stevens Brothers" book by Dr. and Mrs. Muller. This lot exhibits glass eyes, a paddle tail, and Stevens' finest scratch-comb paint along the back. "C W. WHITTIER" and "C W W" are branded in the underside of the carving.
Original paint with gunning wear, including minor chip to knot on right edge of tail, and some touch-up around neck seam.

Literature: Dr. Peter J. Muller and Peggy Lane Muller, “The Stevens Brothers,” Lewes, DE, 2009, front dust-jacket cover and p. 267, related example illustrated. Shane A. Newell, "The Essential Guide to Stevens Decoys: Volume One," New York, NY, 2004, front cover and pp. 10 and 65, related decoys illustrated.

Condition

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