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Early miniature bufflehead drake, Elmer Crowell, East

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Early miniature bufflehead drake, Elmer Crowell, East

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Description

Early miniature bufflehead drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts, circa 1900. "Bufflehead" written on underside of base in pencil. Very simple and effective dry brush painting. 2.5" long.

Provenance:
Root collection.

Literature:
"American Decoy, The Invention," curated by Peoria Riverfront Museum Exhibit, p. 55, exact decoy pictured.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Strong original paint; a few tiny spots where varnish has darkened, mostly near one leg.

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Early miniature bufflehead drake, Elmer Crowell, East

Name: Early miniature bufflehead drake, Elmer Crowell, East
SKU: 100874081
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,200

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