john-fulcher-nc-1878-1978-published-pintail
Lot 4071
John Fulcher (NC, 1878-1978), Published Pintail
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1910s, carved and painted wood, published on page 261 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 15.5 in.

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

Former collection of Ted Moseley.
Former collection of Willard Fulcher of Coinjock, North Carolina.

John Fulcher is best known for making the famous rig of yellowlegs which are arguably the most recognized decoys from North Carolina. He carved some attractive duck decoys but they are so rare that they are relatively unknown. His widgeon and pintails have exceptional head carvings.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, working repair to neck, wear to top of the head, age check in tail to body on bottom.