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Pair of decorative woodcock with slightly turned heads. Detailed feather carving. Identified and signed on undersides. Measure 8.5" and 9" long.

Tiny cracks to jesso on one leg, otherwise excellent. Provenance: J.R. Larue collection.

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James R. White.

Name: James R. White.
SKU: 225326273
Price: 400 USD
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