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Yellowlegs Decoy, Chris T. Sprague (1887-1982)

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Yellowlegs Decoy, Chris T. Sprague (1887-1982)

Item Details

Description

Yellowlegs
Chris T. Sprague (1887-1982)
Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1910
11 1/2 in. long

A split-wing-tip shorebird decoy, signed on the underside with the maker's initials "CTS."
Second coat of Sprague paint with wear.

Literature: Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Sporting Sale 2008," July 23-24, 2008, lot 447, exact decoy illustrated.

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Yellowlegs Decoy, Chris T. Sprague (1887-1982)

Name: Yellowlegs Decoy, Chris T. Sprague (1887-1982)
SKU: 130605346
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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