Lot 0151

Long-Billed Curlew Decoy by Byron E. Bruffee

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Long-Billed Curlew Decoy by Byron E. Bruffee

Item Details

Description

A 23 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Byron E. Bruffee (1942-2013), Middleboro, MA and Maine, signed on underside of the bird with his stamped signature. Byron was featured in Emmerling's book "Collecting American

Condition

Country." Original paint with minor wear.

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Long-Billed Curlew Decoy by Byron E. Bruffee

Name: Long-Billed Curlew Decoy by Byron E. Bruffee
SKU: 172689295
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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Starting Price $25

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