The Great Outdoors | July 10, 2024
Wed, Jul 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 3
Three Strater & Sohier Yellowlegs Tinnie 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 |
Boston, Massachusetts, factory active 1874-1910, tin decoy patented 1874, unmarked, folding painted tin each with intact original hinge rings, original interior butternut yellow paint over black lacquer primer, 7-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 3 in.; with brass mounted and twine tied wood dowels, probably original, approx. 12 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum
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Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum
surface dirt and accretion, some minor dents resulting in paint loss, probable paint retouch, two with slightly bent bills, some corrosion at edges; dowels loose with splayed ferrules, one with old twine and nail repair
