Rare English/Dawson pintail hen, John English, Florence New Jersey, last quarter 19th century.
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Hollow carved with raised 'v' wing tips, tack eyes, and relief tail feather carving. Carved by John English of Florence, New Jersey and painted by John Dawson of Trenton, new Jersey. Believed to be one of two English pintail hens in Dawson paint. Measures 14.5” long.
Provenance: Ex William J. Mackey Jr. collection. Ex Bob White collection. Ex Jim and Pat Doherty collection, Doherty collection sticker on underside.Â
Literature: “Floating Sculpture,” Harrison Huster and Doug Knight.
Provenance: Ex William J. Mackey Jr. collection. Ex Bob White collection. Ex Jim and Pat Doherty collection, Doherty collection sticker on underside.Â
Literature: “Floating Sculpture,” Harrison Huster and Doug Knight.
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Rare English/Dawson pintail hen, John English, Florence New Jersey, last quarter 19th century.
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
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