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Live Auction

The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 561

Ernest F. Muehlmatt

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(Maryland/Pennsylvania, 1927-2016)

Northern Bobwhite, Male, 1986, signed underside base "E. F. Muehlmatt 2/86", finely carved, burnt and painted wood, leaves, naturalistic base, wood plinth, 11-3/4 x 10 in. [Naturalist]

Note: Ernie Muehlmatt won the Ward World Championship Carving Competition three times during the 1970s. His carvings rarely come to auction. Peter Tillou likely recognized Muehlmatt as a master carver and invested in this piece along with others.

Provenance: Presumed acquired from Wild Wings Decoy Den, Fort Myers, Florida; The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

good condition