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American & Southern | September 11, 2025

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
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Our American and Southern auction features some of the most important names in Southern painting such as Maud Gatewood, Elliott Daingerfield, Winfred Rembert, and Leo Twiggs; also featured is a large Glenna Goodacre outdoor bronze, works by William Wegman, Robert Gwathmey, furniture from Historic Iris Court, silver, and more.
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Lot 1185

Unusual Diminutive George Huey Merganser Drake Decoy

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Current Bid
$500

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Friendship, Maine, circa 1900, unusual 2/3 size form, classic low profile with strong chine, raised tail, inletted head, carved eyes, recessed rigging loop at base, unweighted, 5-3/4 x 13 x 3-3/4 in.

Provenance: An Important Atlanta Private Collection

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An Important Atlanta Private Collection

majority of body with later varnish, separation at neck, neck not flush at inlet, shot strike, chips and losses to paint particularly at tail tip, collector's label and sticker (137) at base Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.