Emporium & Coins Auction | November 16, 2023 | Lot 1-550
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 241
Group of Unsigned Decoys
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
20th century, three decoys by the same unknown maker, solid bodies with rounded bases, well carved and constructed, realistic detail especially to heads and bills, stylized but strong paint, comprising: black scoter drake, painted tack eyes, 4-1/4 x 12 x 4-1/2 in.; red breasted merganser hen, painted tack eyes, 4-1/2 x 12-3/4 x 3-3/4 in.; long tailed duck, glass eyes, 3-3/4 x 11 x 4-1/4 in.; together with a crude, mostly decorative carving, carved eyes, 5-3/4 x 14-3/4 x 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
Condition
all with some paint loss, chips, and dents commensurate with age and handling; decorative piece with dark, discolored lacquer over what was a brightly painted original surface
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The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
