August "Gus" Nelow (WI, 1874-1962), Canvasback

Omro, Wisconsin, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, glass eyes. Length 18 in. x 9.75 x 7.5 From the Personal Collection of Dr. Larry Carter Greensboro, North Carolina Gus Nelow's earlier decoys feature heads attached with a dowel driven straight down through the head to the body. Original paint with light gunning wear, tight age check down the back.

Estimate:$100

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