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Early and important canvasback hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

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Early and important canvasback hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

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Description

Early and important canvasback hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Raised, carved wings which is something the Ward Brothers did on their earliest model decoys. Extended paddle tail. Pictured in plate 3 of "Ward Brothers Decoys," and listed there as a 1925 model. 17" long.

Literature:
"Ward Brothers Decoys," Ron Gard, p.14, exact decoy pictured. "North America's 100 Greatest," Loy Harrel, p. 44, similar example.

Condition

Strong original paint with crazing, mostly on the breast and wingtips; small chip at one side of tail; some flaked areas that expose primer; small areas of inpainting to flaked areas on side of head and areas on back.

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Early and important canvasback hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Name: Early and important canvasback hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.
SKU: 126322445
Price: 12000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $12,000 - $17,000

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Starting Price $6,000

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