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Straub, Baumgardner, and Song Bluebill Decoys

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Straub, Baumgardner, and Song Bluebill Decoys

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Straub, Baumgardner, and Song Bluebill Decoys

American, 20th century. An assembled group of three carved and painted Bluebill duck decoys, one with metal tag marked STRAUB / 514W3 on underside and with leather line tie remains, one marked BR in orange paint on underside and attributed to Frank Baumgardener of Michigan, and one attributed to James A. Song of Virginia; largest lg. 12.75 in.

Provenance: From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan

Condition

All with paint loss and cracks, one with missing eye and with other eye damaged and with small area of newer blue paint on body.

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Straub, Baumgardner, and Song Bluebill Decoys

Name: Straub, Baumgardner, and Song Bluebill Decoys
SKU: 25520629
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $75 - $150

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Starting Price $50

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