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Gold-Scaled Fish Decoy

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Description

Gold-Scaled Fish Decoy
c. 1930
4 3/4 in. long

A green-and-white fish with excellent scratch scaling, revealing the golden undercoat.
Original paint with even fishing wear and a scar in right side, gold paint on lower sides is working addition.

Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Condition

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Gold-Scaled Fish Decoy

Name: Gold-Scaled Fish Decoy
SKU: 104718677
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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