Pell Austin (NC, 1887-1961), Canvasback

Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 19.5 in.

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

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

Pell Austin carved some oversized canvasbacks with great form. They stand out as some of the most majestic Corolla decoys.

Original paint, tight age checks in the body.