Pell Austin (NC, 1887-1961), Published Hen Canvasback

Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, published on page 257 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 18 in.

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

Purchased from Warren Wilson, son of Pell Austin, on May 17, 1998.

Pell Austin was John Austin's brother and market hunted as a young man. He carved some oversized canvasbacks with great form. They stand out as some of the more majestic Corolla decoys,

Original paint with light gunning wear.