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Mallard Hen Decoy by William Paul Riggin Jr. (1925-2006)

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Mallard Hen Decoy by William Paul Riggin Jr. (1925-2006)

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Description

Mallard Hen
William Paul Riggin Jr. (1925-2006)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1970
14 1/2 in. tall

A full-size standing mallard hen with raised wings and incised bill and wing detail. A painted signature is under the tail.
Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland

Condition

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Mallard Hen Decoy by William Paul Riggin Jr. (1925-2006)

Name: Mallard Hen Decoy by William Paul Riggin Jr. (1925-2006)
SKU: 144124260
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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