Very rare hollow carved Canada goose from the Gray rig,
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Description
Very rare hollow carved Canada goose from the Gray rig, Philadelphia, Pennysvalnia. "T. Gray" brand on underside. 22.5" long. Unusual pose with neck resting on body, then raising up with turned head.
Provenance
Ex collection John Dillworth, New Jersey. Ex collection Fred and Kathy Giampietro, New Haven, Connecticut. Ex collection David Teiger, New Jersey. Private Massachusetts collection.
Literature
Tom Geismar and Harvey Kahn, Spiritually Moving: A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture (New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1998) cat. no. 52, pictured in color; Gene and Linda Kangas, “T. Gray’s Migrant Goose Decoys,” Decoy Magazine, July/August 2011, illu
Provenance
Ex collection John Dillworth, New Jersey. Ex collection Fred and Kathy Giampietro, New Haven, Connecticut. Ex collection David Teiger, New Jersey. Private Massachusetts collection.
Literature
Tom Geismar and Harvey Kahn, Spiritually Moving: A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture (New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1998) cat. no. 52, pictured in color; Gene and Linda Kangas, “T. Gray’s Migrant Goose Decoys,” Decoy Magazine, July/August 2011, illu
Condition
Original paint; minor discoloration and wear; small amount of filler and paint missing from some of the nails that join the body halves.
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Very rare hollow carved Canada goose from the Gray rig,
Estimate $27,500 - $32,500
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