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Very rare musky fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac,

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Very rare musky fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac,

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Description

Very rare musky fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Painted eye model. With carved gills and mouth. 7.25" x 1" tall x .5" wide.

Provenance:
Michaan collection.

Literature:
"American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 102, exact fish pictured.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Strong original paint protected by a coat of varnish; some loss of paint at underside of fins.

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Very rare musky fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac,

Name: Very rare musky fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac,
SKU: 100874200
Price: 10500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500

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Starting Price $1,200

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