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Bass fish decoy, Gordon Francis Charbeneau, circa 1925.

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Bass fish decoy, Gordon Francis Charbeneau, circa 1925.

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Description

Bass fish decoy, Gordon Francis Charbeneau, circa 1925. Carved scales on body. Carved gills and carved mouth. Glass eyes. An early and large fish decoy that has seen much use. 12.5" long.

Provenance:
Michaan collection.

Literature:
"American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 150, exact fish pictured.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Paint appears to have been down to traces of original with multiple colors of green; two front fins have broken off but have been retained and will be included with the sale.

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Bass fish decoy, Gordon Francis Charbeneau, circa 1925.

Name: Bass fish decoy, Gordon Francis Charbeneau, circa 1925.
SKU: 100875128
Price: 2750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $1,500

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