published-hobson-willis-nc-1899-1965-bluebill
Lot 3069
Published Hobson Willis (NC, 1899-1965), Bluebill
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Hatteras, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 363 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 18 in.

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

Hobson Willis made this decoy for the Buxton Phipps Club. This is an extremely rare Hatteras decoy.

Original with moderate gunning wear, some paint loss to bill and tip of the tail, multiple age checks.