Snow Goose

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Snow Goose
21 in. long

A vintage hollow goose decoy that likely started as a Canada goose and was updated for shifting migration trends.
Old paint with heavy gunning wear, including roughness to tail and chip to left edge of bill.

Provenance: Peter Carton Collection

Condition

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Snow Goose

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Estimate $400-$600Feb 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

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