Lot 0419

Pintail Drake Decoy

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Item Details

Description

Pintail Drake
California
17 in. long

This decoy is pictured in both West Coast books. "Bakke" is stenciled on the underside along with a painted "M. Hulrichs."
Original paint with gunning wear, reset crack at base of neck, and spot of black touch-up on back.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,? Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 639, exact carving illustrated.Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,? Portland, OR, 1989, p. 17, exact carving illustrated.

Condition

Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.

Dimensions

17 in

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Pintail Drake Decoy

Name: Pintail Drake Decoy
SKU: 169930279
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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Starting Price $300

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