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Signed pintail duck decoy by Charles Perdew, c. 1950

$4,500
£3,417.21
€3,950.10
CA$6,324.32
A$7,042.12
CHF 3,724.04
MX$85,698.35
NOK 46,942.36
SEK 44,226.60
DKK 29,480.63

About the Item

Very fine Charles Perdew pintail duck decoy from the Konopasek decoy collection. The decoy is a three piece, hollow body construction, with scratch-comb feather detailing and glass eyes. Painted in white, black, and grey with tan/off-white feather detailing and small areas of olive green and red. The weight has been removed. Signed on the underside: Charles Perdew, Henry Illinois To: Max 12/25/67 Eddy Konopasek Illinois, circa 1950.
  • Creator:
    Charles Perdew (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Very good original condition. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 98481stDibs: LU6534243040542

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