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Preening Merganser Pair, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)

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Preening Merganser Pair, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)

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Preening Merganser Pair
Keith Mueller (b. 1956)
Killingworth, CT, c. 2010
17 in. long

A pair of preening red-breasted mergansers with incised feather detail and the maker's "Keith Mueller" signature brand on the undersides. The drake exhibits raised, crossed primaries and fine paint detail.
Original condition with light wear.

Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection

Condition

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Preening Merganser Pair, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)

Name: Preening Merganser Pair, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)
SKU: 130642562
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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