albin-aydlett-nc-1883-1954-published-bluebill
Lot 4075
Albin Aydlett (NC, 1883-1954), Published Bluebill
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Spot, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 235 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 14.5 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

Albin Aydlett carved several stands of decoys from the 1930s to the 1950s. They have excellent style and presence. Albin made a stand for his friend and neighbor Joe Dzwonek which consisted of redheads and black heads. Examples from this rig are considered his finest work.

Second coat of gunning paint with light wear.