Bennie Ansell, Canvas Over Wire Widgeon

Bennie Ansell (1896-1958), Knotts Island, North Carolina. Bennie worked at the Flyway Club for over thirty years. His decoys have wonderful folk art appeal. This widgeon is the only canvas over wire decoy by him we have ever seen.

Length 15.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Ron Spitzli

Original with old overpaint on the base; small chip on bottom of the bill.