humphry-lewark-nc-1873-1934-oversized-canvasback
Lot 7121
Humphry Lewark (NC, 1873-1934), Oversized Canvasback
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Penny's Hill, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 17.75 in.

The oversized canvasback decoys by Humphry Lewark were carved to be seen on the open waters of Currituck Sound. This high head example embodies the style of the early Corolla makers.

Old gunning paint, some small wood loss at the back side base of the head.