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Pair of Rare Mallard Decoys, Fred Allen (1838-1912)

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Pair of Rare Mallard Decoys, Fred Allen (1838-1912)

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Rare Mallard Pair
Fred Allen (1838-1912)
Monmouth, IL, c. 1880
15 in. long

In addition to his decoys, Fred Allen's duck hunting experiences inspired a number of popular devices, including the first commercially manufactured modern duck call, Allen’s Nickel-Plated Duck Caller. While Allen’s hunting equipment is well-documented through his advertisements and patents, little is known about his bird carving and examples of Allen decoys are difficult to come by.

This mallard pair exhibits the low body and full cheeks seen in the small number of Allen decoys to have survived.
Original paint with gunning wear, including chips to hen's bill and tail. The drake's neck has been professionally restored and his body seam has been reset.

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 22, related redhead illustrated.

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Pair of Rare Mallard Decoys, Fred Allen (1838-1912)

Name: Pair of Rare Mallard Decoys, Fred Allen (1838-1912)
SKU: 121825730
Price: 3500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,500 - $4,500

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