Joe Roesling Pintail Drake

Super rare and highly collectable solid carved pintail drake by Joe Roesling (Alameda, CA) ca. 1920s. Old in use repaint. Note the tail chip and crack in the tail that can be stabilized. The stylish inletted head is a trademark of this highly sought after maker. Measures 17” in length. See pages 296-299 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller.