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

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

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Striped Bass Decoy
Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
13 in. long

A striped bass with stamped scales, textured fins, and an open mouth. Signed with a stamped "R" on the anal 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

Literature: Gene and Linda Kangas, "Harold E. Rickert: Building a legacy of excellence in a set of spearing decoys," Decoy Magazine, March/April 2009, p. 11, exact fish illustrated.

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

Name: Striped Bass Decoy by Harold E. \"Rick\" Rickert (1923-1990)
SKU: 155707401
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

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