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Lot 1023

Attributed Thomas Gelston Shorebird Decoy

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Thomas H. Gelston, (Quogue, Long Island, New York, 1851-1924), painted cork Greater Yellowlegs decoy, unsigned, 12 in., lot accompanied by small news clipping with advertisement from Antique Associates at West Townsend, Massachusetts with image,  description and price of decoy, Provenance: Antique Associates at West Townsend, Massachusetts; Estate of James Frank Dennis, High Point, North Carolina

Condition

losses to tail, scattered holes, wear