Lot 0417

Sunfish Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)

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Sunfish Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)

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Description

Sunfish Decoy
Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
8 1/2 in. long

A bright sunfish decoy with stamped scales and textured fins. Signed with a stamped "R" under the right pectoral fin. This decoy is from Rickert's special set of his best carvings.
Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Rickert Collection
Kangas Collection of International Folk Art and Decoys

Condition

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Sunfish Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)

Name: Sunfish Decoy by Harold E. \"Rick\" Rickert (1923-1990)
SKU: 155707398
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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