Lot 0434

Mallard Drake Decoy by Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)

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Mallard Drake Decoy by Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)

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Description

Mallard Drake
Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)
Tullytown, PA, c. 1990
16 in. long

This mallard features some of the maker's best carving and paint. It retains his triangular bobwhite-quail lead weight and is signed twice on the bottom.
Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection

Condition

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Mallard Drake Decoy by Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)

Name: Mallard Drake Decoy by Robert \"Bob\" White (b. 1939)
SKU: 144124242
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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