Lot 1351

Two Fine Contemporary Decoys on Driftwood

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Two Fine Contemporary Decoys on Driftwood

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Two Fine Contemporary Decoys on Driftwood

carved and painted wading birds, made in the manner of early working shorebird decoys.
31.25 x 35 x 10 in.
Shorebird hunting and the use of shorebird decoys was prevalent in the coastal regions prior to 1918 when it was outlawed. The fine pair was exhibited at the Decorative Arts exhibit at the Ackland Museum in Chapel Hill, NC in the 1980s.
From the Edith Medlin Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Condition

Scattered loss to paint; some insect damage to base.

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Two Fine Contemporary Decoys on Driftwood

Name: Two Fine Contemporary Decoys on Driftwood
SKU: 129083862
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $25,000

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