Harry M. Vreeland (1908-1982) Hen Teal Decoy c1974
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Featured in this lot is this hand carved and hand painted Hen Teal decoy circa 1974by Harry M. Vreeland born in 1908 and died in 1982. The decoy features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wooden construction that shows it being hand carved and hand colored to be life like in texture and coloration of the feathers. The decoy is marked on the bottom as follows: H. Vreeland - 1974 - #214. Born in Syracuse, New York, Harry Vreeland spent most of his life working at Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage Beach. He later retired in 1972 after a long career as the chief engineer pf the antisubmarine division. In the same fashion as A.J. King, Vreeland began producing pairs of ducks and upland game birds starting in 1945, and continuing throughout his career at Grumman. Beginning in 1958 The Crossroads of Sports in New York City began to sell Vreeland’s miniature bird carvings, which they came to rely heavily on for their high market value. His work was noted for its high quality of painting, which was later in the 1960’s attributed to his wife Norma. The Vreeland’s continued to produce highly detailed miniature birds throughout their travels to South Yarmouth in Cape Cod, and Vero Beach, Florida during their retirement. The condition of this hand carved Teal is in good condition with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this carved decoy is 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 11". The collective weight of this decoy is 6oz.
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Harry M. Vreeland (1908-1982) Hen Teal Decoy c1974
Estimate $300 - $600
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