important-alvirah-wright-nc-1872-1951-published-ruddy-duck
Lot 1084
Important Alvirah Wright (NC, 1872-1951) Published Ruddy Duck
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Duck, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, published on page 276 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 10.5 in.

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

Former collection Lloyd Griffith.
Former collection of Donal O' Brien, Sr.

The Wright ruddy ducks have the best from of all the species he carved. This decoy was found in a group by Donal O'Brien, most of which were repainted as coots.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck.