Ned Burgess (NC, 1868-1958), Important Published Bluebill

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, published on page 158 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 14.75 in.

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

Purchased from Neal Conoley in 1987.

The Burgess scaup decoys are generally the daintiest of his diver duck species. They have smaller heads and bodies to match the intended species. They are very rare as Burgess did not make many.

Original paint with light gunning wear, chipping and roughness to the bill lower right side.