Lot 455: Exceptional hollow mallard drake in a sleeping pose, Enoch Reindahl, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 2nd quarter 20th century.

Name: Exceptional hollow mallard drake in a sleeping pose, Enoch Reindahl, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 2nd quarter 20th century.
Brand: Guyette & Deeter
SKU: bxje77agha

Est: $65,000 USD - $75,000 USDSold:

Guyette & DeeterSt. Charles, IL, USApril 25, 2008

Item Overview

Description

"ENOCH REINDAHL" is stenciled on the underside. Exhibits fine vermiculated feather painting. Carved wing tips, and curly tail with a sleepy eye pose and the head tucked under one wing. Bears the McCleery collection stamp.

Artist or Maker

Enoch Reindahl

Condition Report

Outstanding original paint with some discoloration or darkening; some minor paint crazing around the breast, one small paint flake near the tail; overall superb structural condition.

Literature

"American Waterfowl Decoys The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery", Guyette & Schmidt and Sotheby's, January 2000, lot 120; "Call to the Sky", Robert Shaw, Houston Museum of Natural Science, October 1992 to January, 1993.

Provenance

Collection David Galliher; Ex collection of the late Dr. James McCleery; ex collection David Spengler who purchased it directly from Reindahl in 1983.

Auction Details

North American Decoys at Auction

Guyette & Deeter

April 25, 2008, 10:00 AM CST

Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL, 60174, US

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