Wilber Austin (NC, 1926-1996), Published Redhead

Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1950, carved and painted wood, published on page 257 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 15 in.

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

Former Collection of Bud Coppedge.

Wilber Austin made a stand of redheads and blackheads that he hunted the Pasquotank River and Albemarle Sound. He is the son of Pell Austin but created a unique style of his own.

Original paint, multiple age checks in the body, wood gouged on the right side.