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Exceedingly Rare Wigeon Decoy by Capt. Ed Phillips (1901-1964)

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Exceedingly Rare Wigeon Decoy by Capt. Ed Phillips (1901-1964)

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Exceedingly Rare Wigeon
Capt. Ed Phillips (1901-1964)
Cambridge, MD, c. 1930
15 1/2 in. long

An exceedingly rare and important Cambridge decoy. One of the few times Phillips birds of this species have surfaced was during the Dr. McCleery sale in 2000 when a pair set the auction record of $34,500.
Strong original paint with gunning wear. Some brown stippling on the underside.

Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, January 22-23, 2000, lot 203, related pair illustrated.

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Exceedingly Rare Wigeon Decoy by Capt. Ed Phillips (1901-1964)

Name: Exceedingly Rare Wigeon Decoy by Capt. Ed Phillips (1901-1964)
SKU: 144123531
Price: 10000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000

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