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Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa

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Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa

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Description

Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa 1915. Hollow body with "Busto" boldly branded in one of the lower sides. Carving style is similar to Charles Perdew, yet it has more of a refined cheek patch. Old collection sticker on one side.

Provenance:
Governor Jim Thompson collection.

Literature:
"Decoys and Decoy carves of Illinois," Paul Parmelee and Forrest Loomis, plate 199 for example of rigmate.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Decoy is structurally good; paint appear to be a mix of old working and some original.

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Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa

Name: Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa
SKU: 100875271
Price: 2750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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