Description: RARE JOHN PAXSON, BACK BAY, VIRGINIA, MID-20TH CENTURY, POST-WWII AMERICAN VINTAGE, SIGNED 9" in LENGTH, RED BREASTED BABY MERGANSER DRAKE SPORTING DUCK DECOY, featuring DOUBLE HORSEHAIR TUFTS of HAIR EMANATING from REAR of HEAD, AMBER GLASS EYES & COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, HAND PAINTED WHITE CEDAR, SOLID BODY CONSTRUCTION, STAMPED 'R.B.D., '75' on BASEPLATE[Offered for your review & consideration is this very sharp & supremely handsome, mid-20th century American folk art, Back Bay, Virginia, vintage hand carved & hand painted, with two tufts of horsehair emanating from the rear of the head, solid white cedar with a fixed, stationary head, sporting duck decoy. This diminutive 9" in length Baby Red Breasted Merganser Hooded Drake was realized by the well-listed, highly coveted & widely collected sporting duck decoy artist John Paxson of Back Bay, Virginia, located on the outer shores of Virginia's Atlantic coastline. It's stamped 'R. B. D.,' with the year (19)'75 on its baseplate. Not only is the carving & ensuing form exceptional but so is the paint. Amber colored glass eyes finish the piece, making this particular sporting duck decoy thoroughly believable. It's an action-packed bird by John Paxson & one where a lot is happening & going on in a very small space. The surface of the decoy has intentional, layered, mottled colors that intermingle with one another. An old affixed white paper label with identifying writing is fastened to its underside. An amazing, very distinct vintage American decoy. The horsehair tufts of hair on the back of the decoy's head are wild. Simply terrific.](Circa 1975)Mid-20th century, post-WWII American folk art, vintage signed hand carved & hand painted sporting duck decoys DIMENSIONS: 9" Length x 4" Height x 4 ΒΌ" Depth Weight: 7.1 oz. DESCRIPTION:Offered for your review and consideration is this very sharp and supremely handsome, mid-20th century American folk art, Back Bay, Virginia, vintage hand carved and hand painted, with two tufts of horsehair emanating from the rear of the head, solid white cedar with a fixed, stationary head, sporting duck decoy. This diminutive 9" in length Baby Red Breasted Merganser Hooded Drake was realized by the well-listed, highly coveted and widely collected sporting duck decoy artist John Paxson of Back Bay, Virginia, located on the outer shores of Virginia's Atlantic coastline. It's stamped 'R. B. D.,' with the year (19)75 on its baseplate. Not only is the carving and ensuing form exceptional but so is the paint. Amber colored glass eyes finish the piece, making this particular sporting duck decoy thoroughly believable. It's an action-packed bird by John Paxson and one where a lot is happening and going on in a very small space. The surface of the decoy has intentional, layered, mottled colors that intermingle with one another. An old affixed white paper label with identifying writing is fastened to its underside. An amazing, very distinct vintage American decoy. The horsehair tufts of hair on the back of the decoy's head are wild. Simply terrific. CONDITION:Very Good to Excellent overall vintage condition.
Price: 867.5 USD
Location: Milford, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-16T11:27:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Duck Type: Merganser
Brand: John Paxson, Back Bay, Virginia
Features: Solid Body, Stationary/Stick-Up Style, Amber glass eyes, 2 plumes of horsehair on head, hand painted
Material: White Cedar
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
