Bill Neal Pintail Pair
Super rare and early solid carved pintail pair by Bill Neal (Black Point, CA) ca. 1940s. These early decoys are likely rig mates to those pictured on page 156 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller. Original paint with some flaking and shot scar. Both measure approximately 17” in length. Each are signed by the maker and dated 1946.
Super rare and early solid carved pintail pair by Bill Neal (Black Point, CA) ca. 1940s. These early decoys are likely rig mates to those pictured on page 156 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller. Original paint with some flaking and shot scar. Both measure approximately 17” in length. Each are signed by the maker and dated 1946.
Super rare and early solid carved pintail pair by Bill Neal (Black Point, CA) ca. 1940s. These early decoys are likely rig mates to those pictured on page 156 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller. Original paint with some flaking and shot scar. Both measure approximately 17” in length. Each are signed by the maker and dated 1946.