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Sucker fish decoy, Ted VanDenBossche, circa 1930.

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Sucker fish decoy, Ted VanDenBossche, circa 1930.

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Description

Sucker fish decoy, Ted VanDenBossche, circa 1930. Carved eyes and carved gills. 10" long.

Provenance:
Michaan collection.

Literature:
"American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 138, exact fish pictured.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Old green paint that appears to be original with silver dot pattern on most of back and some of tail; original paint has worn away mostly on underside.

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Sucker fish decoy, Ted VanDenBossche, circa 1930.

Name: Sucker fish decoy, Ted VanDenBossche, circa 1930.
SKU: 100875130
Price: 2750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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