Bowman Decoy
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Long Island Sleeping Redhead Drake William Bowman (1824-1906) or Charles S. Bunn (1865-1952), Long Island, NY A hollow bodied decoy measuring 13 ½? with an inletted head in a sleeping position. One side of the decoy displays an “IVES? brand, identifying the Ives hunting rig. Collector’s old string tag reads “W. Bowman, Sleeper Red Head, circa 1890, Lawrence, L.I.? and on the reverse is written “Geo. Coombs.? Old paint – worn to the wood in places on the body with age lines, dings and holes where the rigging was removed. Chip to top of head, where square nail was used, eyes removed and a lamination line along the lower part of the head. Provenance: Pintauro Collection
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Bowman Decoy
Estimate $500 - $1,000
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