John Austin (NC, 1891-1981), Hen Bluebill

Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, Joe Pacini's collectors stamp on the bottom.

Length 15.5 in. x 10.5 x 7.5 in.

An extremely nice John Austin decoy. Rig mates are published on page 254 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint with light gunning wear.

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