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Sleeping Canvasback Decoy by William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014) Black Point, CA

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Sleeping Canvasback Decoy by William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014) Black Point, CA

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Description

Sleeping Canvasback Decoy
William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014)
Black Point, CA, c. 1980
13 in. long

Carved from a solid block of wood, this is one of only two of this model by Neal. Signed "WN" under tail.
Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California," Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 154, related decoys illustrated.

Size
13 in. long

Condition
Original paint with light wear.

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Sleeping Canvasback Decoy by William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014) Black Point, CA

Name: Sleeping Canvasback Decoy by William \"Bill\" Neal (1924-2014) Black Point, CA
SKU: 176456560
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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Starting Price $250

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