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Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana

About the Item

Carved and polychromed wood; retains original painted surface. Glass Eyes. Attributed to John Dawson, Trenton, New Jersey, 1900-1925. Dawson worked as a kiln operator at the Scammel Pottery Co., in Trenton. The Art Nouveau designs of the pottery manufactured there influenced his carving and painting style.
  • Attributed to:
    John Dawson (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1925
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Buenos Aires, AR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU202737774783

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