GUY TAPLIN (British, b. 1939-)

Description

Preening Canada Goose
Driftwood, carved and painted
h. 15 w. 24 d. 12 in.
With glass eyes, carved signature 'Guy Taplin'

Provenance:
Landmark Hoyt Homestead, Pound Ridge, NY

Condition

With areas of missing paint

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28%

GUY TAPLIN (British, b. 1939-)

Lot 0185

Estimate $400-$600Sep 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Pound Ridge, NY, United States

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