Unidentified Carver,Attributed to Va.
Very important old Ca. early 1900's folk art Canada Goose attributed to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Wonderful head with long neck connected to a wooden body which has cork added to both sides creating the seam down the middle of the back as shown. Original Paint as well as condition with the possible exception of a very old coat of wash to the white on the breast and tail areas.Small age crack just above the base of the neck as shown with attatched bottom board making this old working decoy a flat bottom floater. Just a very old,antique honest working decoy in very good condition!
Darwin Lovitt,Backbay,Virginia
High Head Canvasback from Virginia carver Darwin Lovitt in original paint as well as condition. Working decoy in great form with worn paint as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear. Decoy retains the original glass eyes and is a flat bottom solid wooden version of this carvers work.
Budnick Attributed, Curlew,Virginia
Attributed to Budnick from Virginia, this classic style Virginia Curlew is in great form and position. Very skillful rendition that appears very old on a driftwood base. Shown in the preening position; the body is chunky with a slot back neck typical of the Virginia style. Mint condition with nice raised wing tips. Length: 13"