George Goertz Pintail Drake

Rare pintail sleeper by George Goertz of Alameda, CA, c. 1938. See Wildfowl Decoys of California page 267 for this exact decoy. Also see our article on Goertz in the November-December 2008 issue of Hunting and Fishing Collectibles magazine. Goertz was an innovative maker who pioneered many different construction techniques. Constructed of canvas-kapok with hardwood tail insert and redwood bottom board; original paint. Measures 16” in length.