Lot 0586

"Confidence Swan

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Life-Size Swan by Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Life-Size Swan Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1980 32 in. long A large and refined hollow decoy with an exceptionally long neck. Signed with the maker's incised "F" on the bottom of the d

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Confidence Swan. by Chip Allsop. Allsop worked with Artie Birdsall and Rick Brown at the Barnegat Bay Decoy Co. from 1977 until it closed in1996. Barnegat Bay Decoy Co. took over Wildfowler Decoys. A confidence decoy is an imitation of a species you probably don't intend to shoot but. . one that might normally be found among a contented flock of waterfowl. This swan is a classic hollow cedar decoy that was used to decoy in Widgeon ducks. The grace and elegance of this Swan elevates it to a fine piece of sculpture.. . Origin: Barnegat Bay NJ
Date/Period: Circa: 1970's
Dimensions: 32 long, 10.5" wide, 25"high.
Condition: original paint.

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