John Paxson (VA), Egret

Back Bay, Virginia, circa 1980s, carved and paint wood, tack eyes, loosely mountain on wood base.

Length 36 in.

Private Collection South Georgia

Though not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, his decoys are appreciated for their distinctive style and are part of the broader legacy of decoy making in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Original antiqued surface, age check in the bottom, split in tail.

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