Sea Gull, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood.

Length 13.25 in.

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

Former collection of Leonard Willis.
Former collection of Neal Conoley.
Former collection of Julian Snow.

Beasley was the son of famed decoy maker Solomon Beasley. He was a talented wood carver and made decoys and boats while serving in the Coast Guard. This bluebill is extremely well made and was not repainted as a ruddy like many others.

Combination of original paint and old gunning paint with light gunning wear.