Sixty of the most outstanding carvers of decorative gunning decoys are featured in this deluxe presentation of their best work. Not actually used for hunting, decoys are viewed as an artistic expression of a carver’s ability to transform a block of wood into a particular species of majestic wild bird. Three examples are featured per carver, including the greatest challenge for each—the drake wood duck, or the best representation of each artist's form and paint technique. This impressive array provides a glimpse into the direction of the lucrative antique decoy market, as each of these artists will undoubtedly have their works circulating among and bid upon by future collectors.

Loy S. Harrell Jr. is the president of the Vermont Decoy Collectors Association and has been a decoy collector for 25 years. He is the author of Decoys of Lake Champlain and Decoy: North America's One Hundred Greatest and a contributor to The Great Book of Wild Fowl Decoys. He lives in Hinesburg, Vermont.

Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing
Distributor: Independent Pub Group
Publication Date: 09-01-2007
Pages: 288
Measurements: 9.50in X 12.00in X 3.08lb