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Two Trout Decoys, Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951)

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Two Trout Decoys, Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951)

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Two Trout
Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951)
Cadillac, MI, c. 1930
9 in. and 6 in. long

The larger fish is in original paint with fishing wear. The smaller fish appears to be in old fishing repaint.

Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Condition

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Two Trout Decoys, Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951)

Name: Two Trout Decoys, Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951)
SKU: 104718670
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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