#58 • Hand Carved & Painted Wood Duck & Red-Breasted Merganser Decoys - John A. Nelson

Part of February 2025 Discovery Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $250.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

A vibrant c.1985 hand carved and painted wood duck drake, initialed J.N. on the underside, plus a primitive red breasted merganser hen, typical of the 1890's Nova Scotia area, signed c.1984 by the late Alaska artist and carver John Arthur Nelson (1940-2020). The artist's work has been featured in museums within the State of Alaska and across the lower 48. Largest measures approximately 16.5" x 5.25" x 6.5" tall.