John Austin (NC, 1891-19981), Redhead

Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood, tack eyes.

Length 14 in.

Believed to be an earlier example of his work. John Austin had an iconic style and this decoy shows his potential in blossom.

Old gunning paint flaking off the body, wear to tail, tight age checks in the head, working repair to the neck..