charlie-snowden-nc-1909-1979-swan
Lot 2182
Charlie Snowden (NC, 1909-1979), Swan
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Maple, North Carolina, circa 1930s, painted canvas over wire construction, old tag reads, "Snowden Family Swan".

Length 31.5 in

Former collection of Julian Hamilton, Jr.

A very rare swan from the Snowden family. Charlie Snowden and his guides made some iconic decoys which supported their commercial hunting business, nice overall form with raised tail.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, attractive craquelure to the bill.