harry-seneca-nc-1886-1958-redhead
Lot 2198
Harry Seneca (NC, 1886-1958), Redhead
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood; applied wooden wings to each side offers tremendous folk art appeal.

Length 16.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Ken Gudger.

Harry grew up in the Knotts Island area and eventually bought a house just into the North Carolina side of Knotts Island. Many of his decoys were used at the False Cape Gun Club.

Old gunning paint; small chip under the right side of the bill.