Joe Fallon - Miniature Pintail Pair

Updated September 3, 2026

Lot number74
Estimate300.00 - 500.00 USD
AuctionFall Feature Decoy & Sporting Art Auction 2026
DateSeptember 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM EDT
Auction houseAmerican Sporting Auctions
LocationSyracuse, New York

Joe Fallon (1899-1974) Havre de Grace, Maryland 5.5" and 5.25" Joe Fallon of Havre de Grace devoted his retirement to carving miniature wildfowl, drawing upon a lifelong familiarity with the ducks and waterfowl of the Susquehanna Flats and Eastern Shore. Primarily carving flying and standing ducks, Fallon developed a distinctive style and became known for his finely detailed miniatures. His work was encouraged by R. Madison Mitchell and remains a distinctive part of the Havre de Grace carving tradition. Raised wings with carving where the face meets the bill. Signed and dated May 1970 Havre de GraceCondition: Near mint, tiny paint rub to hen and drake tail tip, thin paint wear to left of drakes billProvenance: Dennis Forthofer Collection

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