russell-waterfield-va-1901-1948-canvasback
Lot 1122
Russell Waterfield (VA, 1901-1948), Canvasback
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Morse Point, Virginia., this is a very nice example of his work.

Length 18 in.

Russell was the grandson of Malachi Waterfield. He grew up as a waterfowler and market hunted at an early age. He made oversized muscular looking decoys which have wonderful form.

Worn original paint with some flaking to the white; working repair to the neck.