Harry L. McRae Bronze Duck Decoy Sculpture

This is a high-quality representational bronze sculpture of a duck, likely a mallard hen, mounted on a solid oval walnut wood base. The piece features intricate lost-wax casting details, particularly visible in the layered feathering across the wings and back. The bronze displays a rich, multi-toned verdigris patina with dark green, brownish-gray, and subtle iridescent tones, while the bill exhibits a polished gold-tone metallic finish. Small, dark inset eyes, possibly glass or bead, provide a lifelike expression. The duck is depicted in a resting or buoyant 'swimming' pose. A prominent brass plaque is affixed to the front of the wooden base with two small screws, bearing the name 'Harry L. McRae' and secondary identifying text including a date or region. Physically, the item appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracks, chips to the bronze, or significant scratching to the wood base. The craftsmanship suggests it was produced in the late 20th century as a limited edition or professional wildlife art piece. The patina is even and well-preserved, indicating it has been stored in a climate-controlled environment away from moisture.