Rare Curlew Decoy, Charles Birch (1867-1956)
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Rare Curlew
Charles Birch (1867-1956)
Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910
15 in. long
A rare Birch curlew with a pronounced shark-fin raised wing. The body is finished with tight scratched feathering. The underside bears a "SAM DYKE COLLECTION" ink stamp.
Excellent original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Charnock Collection, acquired from Birch
Sam Dyke Collection
Private Collection, Maryland
Literature: Oliver’s and The Ward Museum, "Auction of Waterfowl Decoys and Related Items," Salisbury, MD, October 1-2, 1994, front cover and lot 283, rigmate illustrated.
Charles Birch (1867-1956)
Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910
15 in. long
A rare Birch curlew with a pronounced shark-fin raised wing. The body is finished with tight scratched feathering. The underside bears a "SAM DYKE COLLECTION" ink stamp.
Excellent original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Charnock Collection, acquired from Birch
Sam Dyke Collection
Private Collection, Maryland
Literature: Oliver’s and The Ward Museum, "Auction of Waterfowl Decoys and Related Items," Salisbury, MD, October 1-2, 1994, front cover and lot 283, rigmate illustrated.
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Rare Curlew Decoy, Charles Birch (1867-1956)
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