The Great Outdoors: From Audubon to Zuni | February 21, 2024
Wed, Feb 21, 2024 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 73
Two Canvasback Drake Decoys including Wallace O'Neal Jr.
Estimate: $600 - $900
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, comprising: most likely Wallace O'Neal, Jr. (Corolla, North Carolina), oversized, well worn original surface, rigged and weighted, with collector's mark on base, 10 x 16-3/4 x 7-1/4 in.; probably Michigan, unknown maker, well carved form, strongly keeled, rigged and weighted, with collector's mark on base, 8-1/4 x 15 x 7-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
North Carolina with head reattached, possibly replaced, visible nail heads at neck, considerable paint loss, splits, scuffs and dents commensurate with heavy use, extensive shot strikes; Michigan with wet surface over worn paint, shallow splits to breast and one side, shot strikes, knot in back as made
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Private North Carolina Collection
