19th C. American Wood Duck Decoys, 3 pcs
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North America, United States, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of 3 wooden duck decoys with great signs of use. Each is painted with the dark and muted colors characteristic to most northeastern waterfowl - a female mallard, perhaps a merganser, and a black duck. The undersides of 2 contain loops for anchor lines and weights. Size of brown duck: 15" L x 5.5" W x 6" H (38.1 cm x 14 cm x 15.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
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#173495
Artemis Gallery is donating 100% of the Buyer's Premium from all lots sold in this auction to COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE. Each $1.00 donated = 3 meals!
North America, United States, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of 3 wooden duck decoys with great signs of use. Each is painted with the dark and muted colors characteristic to most northeastern waterfowl - a female mallard, perhaps a merganser, and a black duck. The undersides of 2 contain loops for anchor lines and weights. Size of brown duck: 15" L x 5.5" W x 6" H (38.1 cm x 14 cm x 15.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#173495
Condition
Losses to wood throughout and deep stable fissure on the white decoy. Flaking to paint when handled, fair condition. Black decoy is in good condition with minor surface wear and abrasions. Brown decoy head is reattached. Surface abrasions throughout and fading to paint.
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19th C. American Wood Duck Decoys, 3 pcs
Estimate $300 - $600
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