ned-burgess-nc-1868-1958-important-published-widgeon-mose-white-rig
Lot 4068
Ned Burgess (NC, 1868-1958), Important Published Widgeon, Mose White Rig
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s, painted canvas over wire construction, published on page 159 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 15.5 in.

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

Former collection of Ed Johnson and purchased from him in 1985.
From the Mose White rig.

Ned Burgess did not make many canvas duck decoys. This widgeon came out of the Mose White stand. The speculum paint is outstanding.

Original paint with light gunning wear.