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Truex Trio, Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934)

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Truex Trio, Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934)

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Truex Trio
Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934)
Atlantic City, NJ
willet is 12 in. long

A black-bellied plover, yellowlegs, and willet by this well-known New Jersey maker. All three represent the maker's best work.
All are in original paint with light gunning wear. The yellowlegs has a blood drip on the back left side.

Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Literature: Gene and Linda Kangas, "Decoys: A North American Survey," Spanish Fork, UT, 1983, p. 174, pl. 382 & 383, related decoys illustrated.

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Truex Trio, Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934)

Name: Truex Trio, Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934)
SKU: 104718630
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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