Miniature Blackduck Pair  by Charlie "Speed" Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, MD.  Signed and dated 2010. Excellent all original paint, clean and dry.  Beautiful paint on this hard to find pair. Joiner miniature blackducks do not come to market very often as they were not his favorite species to paint.
 
Charlie “Speed” Joiner was a renowned decoy carver from Chestertown, Maryland, celebrated for his craftsmanship and significant contributions to the Chesapeake Bay waterfowling tradition.

Joiner studied under Madison Mitchell, a prominent carver from Havre de Grace, Maryland, and was influenced by the Ward brothers of Crisfield, Maryland. This blend of mentorship and observation helped him develop a distinctive style that combined elements from both traditions with his eye for painting.