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Rare bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Sr, Mt Clemens,

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Rare bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Sr, Mt Clemens,

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Description

Rare bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Sr, Mt Clemens, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Glass eyes with shapely well made metal fins. A carved smiling mouth and carved gill. Partially natural sided walnut. Silver paint applied to sides, red to gill areas, and yellow underside of mouth. 12" long.

Provenance:
Michaan collection.

Literature:
"American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 166, exact fish pictured.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Very light worn patina on wood; very good and original.

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Rare bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Sr, Mt Clemens,

Name: Rare bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Sr, Mt Clemens,
SKU: 100875120
Price: 57500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000

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Starting Price $6,000

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