Hollow Bluebill

Description

Hollow Bluebill
Ohio, c. 1860
13 in. long

Selected for the Ohio exhibition and catalog, this decoy is related to carvings bearing the "GAS" rig marking of founding Winous Point member George Abraham Stanley (1818-1883). Inked letters on underside may be "GAS."
Original paint with gunning wear, including some paint loss to head and above tail.

Provenance: Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection

Literature: Jeff and Joyce Hay, "Ohio Decoys," St. Charles, IL, April 2015, pp. 11-12, exact decoy illustrated.

Condition

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Hollow Bluebill

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Estimate $600-$900Feb 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

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