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Important bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Mt. Clemens,

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Important bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Mt. Clemens,

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Important bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, circa 1930. Carved walnut with traces of silver and off white paint on sides of body; decorative metal fins and glass eyes. Two belly weights with a lower jaw that protrudes upward in typical Janner fashion. 12" long.
Provenance
Steven Michaan collection.
Literature
"American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 167, exact decoy pictured.

Condition

Very light wear evenly distributed.

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Important bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Mt. Clemens,

Name: Important bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Mt. Clemens,
SKU: 107298598
Price: 52500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000

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Starting Price $7,500

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