Pell Austin (NC, 1887-1961), Canvasback

Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, J Pacini collection stamp.

Length 17.5 in.

Pell Austin carved some oversized canvasbacks with great form shortly after the turn of the century. They stand out as some of the more majestic Corolla decoys.

Old gunning paint with light wear.