Orville Gaus (VA), Pintail

Virginia Beach, Virginia, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood.

Length 17 in.

Orville Gaus hunted the waters of Back Bay and made a stand of around one hundred widgeon and pintails influenced by Ned Burgess. They are rare and collectible. A rig mate widgeon is published on page 48 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint with light gunning wear, broken bill reset.