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Canvasback Pair by R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993)

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Canvasback Pair by R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993)

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Canvasback Pair
R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993)
Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1950
15 in. long

Original paint with moderate gunning wear and an age line along hen's underside.

Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection

Condition

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Canvasback Pair by R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993)

Name: Canvasback Pair by R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993)
SKU: 144124243
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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