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Pair of Exceptional Merganser Decoys, Willie Ross

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Pair of Exceptional Merganser Decoys, Willie Ross

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Exceptional Merganser Pair
Willie Ross (1878-1954)
Chebeague Island, ME, c. 1910
18 in. long

An outstanding pair of Ross mergansers with rarely seen peacock herl crests. The pair represents this distinguished Maine carver's pinnacle work.
Excellent original paint with even gunning wear, including stacking rubs. Drake has a replaced bill, hen has a hairline neck crack.

Provenance: Lew Horton Collection

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Pair of Exceptional Merganser Decoys, Willie Ross

Name: Pair of Exceptional Merganser Decoys, Willie Ross
SKU: 121780324
Price: 17000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

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