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Rare Preening Brant Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924)

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Rare Preening Brant Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924)

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Rare Preening Brant
Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924)
Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890
16 1/2 in. long

A rare and prominently exhibited and documented cork decoy by one of Long Island's premier carvers. This exact decoy was chosen for curated exhibits at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Ward Museum.
Old working paint with moderate gunning wear, especially to cork, and darkening to head.

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Rare Preening Brant Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924)

Name: Rare Preening Brant Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924)
SKU: 161675973
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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