The Great Outdoors: From Audubon to Zuni | February 21, 2024
Wed, Feb 21, 2024 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 86
Three Unsigned Working Bluebill Decoys
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 different unknown makers, two drakes and a hen, all with raised, relief carved wings and carved tail feathers, largest (hen) with painted eyes, both drakes rigged and weighted with tack eyes, one with slightly turned head, one with carved "E," all with collectors' marks on bases, largest 7 x 13 x 6-7/8 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
paint losses throughout, chips and dents, dirt and accretions commensurate with age and use; hen with undamaged head and tail; both drakes with shot strikes, one with age separation at crown and separation at base of neck as made, other with break and repair at neck and separation at lateral line as made
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Private North Carolina Collection
