Decoy, R. Madison Mitchell Canvas Back Duck, 1948
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Description: Canvasback decoys in original paint by R. Madison Mitchell, renowned decoy carver. Carved in the traditional Havre de Grace, MD style that Mitchell helped to create. Decoy with alert semi-pulled back head, painted eyes, face mask, neck shelf, canvas style, paddle tail, tie-line wrap stains.
History: R Madison Mitchell was born and grew up in Oakington, MD near the Swan River, south of Havre de Grace. The man who would become the undisputed dean of decoy-carvers began carving as a hobby in 1924 when business was slow at the funeral home he owned and operated. Mitchell made an art out of carving decoy waterfowl and played a large role in making it the decoy capital of the world. Mr. Mitchell’s decoys are showcased in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, but most of his work is immortalized in the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum.
Provenance: N/A
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 2.64 | Height(in) = 6 | Width(in) = 13 | Depth(in) = 7.25
Size of Artwork(in): 6 x 13 x 7.25"
Artist Name: R. Madison Mitchell
Medium: Oil on wood, metal weight.
Circa: Dated 1948
History: R Madison Mitchell was born and grew up in Oakington, MD near the Swan River, south of Havre de Grace. The man who would become the undisputed dean of decoy-carvers began carving as a hobby in 1924 when business was slow at the funeral home he owned and operated. Mitchell made an art out of carving decoy waterfowl and played a large role in making it the decoy capital of the world. Mr. Mitchell’s decoys are showcased in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, but most of his work is immortalized in the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum.
Provenance: N/A
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 2.64 | Height(in) = 6 | Width(in) = 13 | Depth(in) = 7.25
Size of Artwork(in): 6 x 13 x 7.25"
Artist Name: R. Madison Mitchell
Medium: Oil on wood, metal weight.
Circa: Dated 1948
Condition
Decoy is in good condition; original weight remains attached to the bottom.
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Decoy, R. Madison Mitchell Canvas Back Duck, 1948
Estimate $200 - $400
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