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Lot 1730

Two Red Breasted Merganser Decoys, Horse Hair

Estimate: $500 - $700

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American, late 19th/early 20th century, carved and painted drake decoys, comprising: one with glass eyes and horse hair crest, mortised head, primitive feather paint detail, ballasted, possibly attributed to George Huey (1866-1947, ME), 18 in.; one oversized with tack eyes with rust, palate tail, stylized, inscribed beak, thick paint with chipping, tag "Red Breasted Merganser Drake VA./probably Eastern Shore", 26-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Williamsburg, Virginia Collection

Condition

possible paint restoration, glue evidence, minor discoloration, scattered scratches and wear, lengthwise cracks