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Preening Merganser Decoy

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Preening merganser folk art decoy. Northeastern United States, circa 1920. Combination of old working paint and original paint. Over-paint removed from areas of the head. Inspected under UV light. Please refer to this link for high -res images. Provenance Russ Goldberger.L13" H9" D4-1/2" Please refer to this link for high -res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dxlmbdf4d2n29of/AACvjqd0LUM-wSVKy3aReKg2a?dl=0

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Preening Merganser Decoy

Name: Preening Merganser Decoy
SKU: 90117684
Price: 2800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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