Yellowlegs decoy by WILLIAM H. SOUTHARD (American, Seaford, Long Island, New York, 1874-1940), a rig mate to the Southard shorebird in the previous lot, having the same inscribed inventory number ''561-21''. This bird shows a bit more flaking and possible darkening of the paint loss; the breast has more wear to the underside paint, and a very small piece of tape residue rear of the stick hole. 4-1/4''h, 2''w, 11-3/4''l. Provenance: Estate of Joseph ''Jay'' St. Mark, PhD, of Newtown, Connecticut, historian, appraiser, and collector of fine Americana.

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