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Extremely rare pair of passenger pigeon, Harold Haertel, Dundee, Illinois.

Item Details

Description

Both made for and gifted to Illinois carver Hector Whittington. The male being dated 1966, and the female 1969. Both perched on natural wood bases. Male in back preening pose. Both with raised, joined wingtips. Very fine scratch feather paint detail on female. Measure 14.5" and 15" long.

Condition

A few tiny paint rubs, otherwise excellent and original. Provenance: Chua collection.

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Extremely rare pair of passenger pigeon, Harold Haertel, Dundee, Illinois.

Name: Extremely rare pair of passenger pigeon, Harold Haertel, Dundee, Illinois.
SKU: 149336283
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000

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Starting Price $7,500

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