Important brook trout, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan. Carved eye model with extra fancy, almost presentation quality paint. Measuring an impressive 12 1/4" x 2" x 1 1/8". Deep gill cut extending under the jaws with mandibular pores. In addition to the carved eye, it is also painted red near the bottom for th

Provenance:
Item #90 in the 1982 Exhibit at Michigan State University featuring the works of Oscar Peterson. Collections of Gary Miller and Ron Fritz.

Literature:
"Fish Decoys," Kimble, volume 3, p. 58, similar example. "American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 99, exact deocy pictured. "Oscar Peterson," Ron Fritz, p. 86, exact fish pictured.

Excellent original paint protected by a coat of varnish; four small spots where paint has flaked away on body; small area of paint loss on underside of weight.