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Fish Decoy, Hans A. Janner Jr.

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Description

Fish Decoy
Hans A. Janner Jr.
12 in. long

A refined fish carving with incised gill, mouth, fin, and tail detail made by the second generation of this distinguished fish decoy family. The carving has glass eyes and two sets of inserted metal fins. The natural finish highlights the wood's dynamic figure, including some tiger stripes.
Original natural wood finish with light wear. Two reset cracks in caudal fin.

Provenance: William C. McMaster M.D. Collection

Condition

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Fish Decoy, Hans A. Janner Jr.

Name: Fish Decoy, Hans A. Janner Jr.
SKU: 130605334
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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