Lister Cartwright (NC, 1918-1992), Coot

Knotts Island, Virginia, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, canvas over nail bill, iron spike for ballast.

Length 13.25 in.

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

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Former collection of Tommy O'Connor.

Cartwright's coot decoys are among the most significant from Back Bay and the Carolinas. Their rough-chopped bodies, combined with nail and canvas bills, make them highly collectible.

Original paint with light gunning wear.

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