Wallace O'Neal, Sr. (NC, 1896-1976), Pair of Mallards

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood.

Length 18 in.

Very rare mallard pair which show no evidence of prior redhead paint. The form is bold and the early mallard paint offers an art deco style.

Mostly original paint, some original imperfections in the wood, age checks in the body.