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Brook trout fish decoy, Jess Ramey, circa 1930.

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Brook trout fish decoy, Jess Ramey, circa 1930.

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Description

Brook trout fish decoy, Jess Ramey, circa 1930. Carved eyes, mouth, and gills. Excellent and appealing paint pattern. 7" long.

Provenance:
Michaan collection.

Literature:
"American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 184, exact fish pictured.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Strong original paint; crazed moderately and worn off partially at belly weight and on fins.

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Brook trout fish decoy, Jess Ramey, circa 1930.

Name: Brook trout fish decoy, Jess Ramey, circa 1930.
SKU: 100875126
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,500

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Starting Price $900

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