Ned Burgess (NC, 1868-1958), Rare and Important Published Ruddy Ducks

Church's Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 167 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 11.5 in. x 7.5 x 5.5

The drake formerly in the collection of Ed Johnston.
The hen formerly in the collection of Philip Harvey.

This is one of two known composed pairs of ruddy ducks by Ned Burgess and among his finest work extant. They both retain the same rectangular lead ballast.

Original paint with light gunning wear, the drake has a working repair to the neck.