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Redhead Drake Decoy by Thomas Schroeder (1886-1976)
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,000
Sold
$750
Live Auction
The Sporting Sale 2023
Description
Redhead Drake
Thomas Schroeder (1886-1976)
Detroit, MI, 1958
13 in. long
According to author Bernard Crandell, Schroeder was motivated to make his finest works in the hope of competing against the top competitive carver of the day, Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949). Schroeder's desire never came true as Wheeler passed away the year Schroeder first entered the New York show.
Although made as a working decoy, this carving is comparable to the maker’s finest contest winners. A maker's label is affixed to the bottom.
Excellent original paint with gunning wear, some touch-up to lower sides, neck seam, and around eyes.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Private Collection
Literature: Bernard W. Crandell, "Decoying: St. Clair to St. Lawrence," Erin, ON, 1988, p. 51.
Thomas Schroeder (1886-1976)
Detroit, MI, 1958
13 in. long
According to author Bernard Crandell, Schroeder was motivated to make his finest works in the hope of competing against the top competitive carver of the day, Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949). Schroeder's desire never came true as Wheeler passed away the year Schroeder first entered the New York show.
Although made as a working decoy, this carving is comparable to the maker’s finest contest winners. A maker's label is affixed to the bottom.
Excellent original paint with gunning wear, some touch-up to lower sides, neck seam, and around eyes.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Private Collection
Literature: Bernard W. Crandell, "Decoying: St. Clair to St. Lawrence," Erin, ON, 1988, p. 51.
Condition
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