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Yellowlegs decoy by WILLIAM H. SOUTHARD

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Yellowlegs decoy by WILLIAM H. SOUTHARD (American, Seaford, Long Island, New York, 1874-1940.), carved in the typical Seaford style, with carved wings and wing tip separation line, inventory number, ''562-21'' inscribed next to the stick hole. The paint appears original. Slight flaking along back and under the wing carving, appears to have been slightly darkened, or could be normal oxidation. Catalog note: This yellowlegs is typical of Southard's shorebirds which are often carved in a running position. 5''h, 2-1/4''w, 12-1/4''l. Provenance: Estate of Joseph ''Jay'' St. Mark, PhD, of Newtown, Connecticut, historian, appraiser, and collector of fine Americana.

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Yellowlegs decoy by WILLIAM H. SOUTHARD

Name: Yellowlegs decoy by WILLIAM H. SOUTHARD
SKU: 152716497
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: InStock

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