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Sat, May 18, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1805

Attributed Charles Birdsall Swan Decoy

Estimate: $600 - $900

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American, mid to late 20th century, large hollow painted decoy, carved in the Havre de Grace style, glass eyes, accompanied with receipt dated July 11, 1981 and identifying the maker as "Charles Birdsall/N.J./Wildflower Company in 1950", unsigned, 20 x 28 in.

, Provenance: Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Gabriels

Condition

overall crackling of paint, minor stains

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