robert-henley-va-1880-1960-widgeon
Lot 4280
Robert Henley (VA, 1880-1960), Widgeon
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Back Bay, Virginia, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, glass eyes.

Length 14 in.

Robert Wesley Henley was nicknamed "Beach Boy" but was a well known boat builder and waterfowl guide. He was known for carving some of the finest heads in the Back Bay area. This body made of balsa.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear.