madison-mitchell-md-1901-1993-oversized-canvasback
Lot 1196
Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Oversized Canvasback
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1950, carved and painted wood.

Length 17 in.

Known as the dean of Havre de Grace carvers, he has influenced many. He carved his first decoy in 1924.

Old gunning paint taken down to original, working repair to the neck, some wood decay on bottom right side.