Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, Joe Pacini collection stamp on bottom left side.

Length 15 in.

The John Austin blackheads are a little smaller than his redheads. They are exceptionally well proportioned and maybe the rarest species he made. Hens such as this example are the most rare.

Original paint worn to bare wood in places, age checks in the body, working repair to the neck.