Rufus Roberts (NC, 1897-1954), Published Bluebill

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, published on page 171 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 17 in.

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

Formerly in the collection of Lynne Garrison, Apex, North Carolina. Mrs. Garrison was an important early collector of southern decoys. Her trail blazing efforts left an important impact in the decoy collecting community.

Roberts made some well shaped redheads and blackheads that are extremely collectible. His decoys always exhibited a share chine line in the body. According to Mr. Andresen, this was his finest Rufus Roberts diver decoy.

Original paint with light gunning wear.