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Incredibly rare and important sleeping canvasback hen,

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Incredibly rare and important sleeping canvasback hen,

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Description

Incredibly rare and important sleeping canvasback hen, Robert Elliston, Bureau, Illinois, circa 1900. Two piece hollow body, with head secured over one side of back. Elliston's feather painting is still visible on back. "L.D." is painted on underside. 14" long.

Provenance:
Governor Jim Thompson collection. Only known sleeper that exists. Found with a rig of Elliston canvasbacks in southern Illinois. Randy Root purchased when the rig was found, then sold to Governor Thompson.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

It appears as if paint has been taken down to original surface; body seam has slightly shifted.

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Incredibly rare and important sleeping canvasback hen,

Name: Incredibly rare and important sleeping canvasback hen,
SKU: 100875068
Price: 22000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

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Starting Price $2,000

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