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Drake Bluebill Pair by John Updike (1886-1955)

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EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John Updike: EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John Updike, Green Bank, NJ. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Hollow construction, inlet weight. For photographs and literature, see "New Jersey Decoys" by

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BLUEBILL PAIR, J. MCLOUGHLIN: RARE PAIR OF BLUEBILLS by John McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ, circa 1930. Good original paint showing in-use wear. Good structural condition with some checks to top of drake's head. Small sliver missing

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BLUEBILL PAIR, J. HOLLOWAY: FINE PAIR OF BLUEBILLS by John Holloway, Tuckerton, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Comb feather paint to drake's back. Both retain glass eyes. Detailed bil

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BROADBILL DRAKE, J. UPDIKE: BROADBILL DRAKE by John Updike, Green Bank, NJ. Restored paint and condition. Hollow construction. Retains inlet weight and rigging. Overall length is approximately 13 1/2 inches. 100-200

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Pair of Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys by H.H. Ackerman of: Pair of Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys by H.H. Ackerman of Lincoln Park, MI, Solid Bodies, Combination of Original and Working Overpaint

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RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE, J. MCLOUGHLIN: RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by John McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ, circa 1930s. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Paint exhibits a nice mellow patina with paint stippling to back. Hollow constru

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BLUEBILL DRAKE, J. ENGLISH: EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John English, Florence, NJ, (1852-1915). Restored paint and condition. Hollow construction. Fluted tail carving. Retains tack eyes and carved bill detail. Retains pad weight an

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BLUEBILL DRAKE, J. BOYLE: EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John Boyle, Bellport, NY, circa 1925. Old working paint with some flaking. Very good structural condition. Balsa construction. Retains glass eyes. Keel with chain link weight a

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BLUEBILL DRAKE, J. HOLLOWAY: BLUEBILL DRAKE by John Holloway, Tuckerton, NJ. Good original paint and very good structural condition. Some paint shrinkage to breast, bill and underside of tail. Hollow construction. Snug-head model

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UPDIKE, John (1932–2009). A pair of signed limited editions...: UPDIKE, John (1932–2009). A pair of signed limited editions, including: Problems and Other Stories. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. 8vo. Original cream cloth; original dust jacket; original sli

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BLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to John McAnney: BLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to John McAnney, New Gretna, NJ. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Some overall paint flaking. Hollow construction, inlet weight. For information on this

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[McMURTRY, Larry (1936-2021)]. UPDIKE, John (1932-2009). A ...: [McMURTRY, Larry (1936-2021)]. UPDIKE, John (1932-2009). A pair of type letters signed (“John”) to Larry McMurtry, Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, November 15, and December 4, 1983. Both one

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Drake Bluebill Pair by John Updike (1886-1955)

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Drake Bluebill Pair
John Updike (1886-1955)
Mullica River, NJ, c. 1940
15 in. long

John Updike, also known as Jack, made his living as a painter, boat builder, carpenter, and decoy carver. His decoys were of the Tuckerton school.
Original paint with light gunning wear including some flaking on left side of one breast.

Provenance: Robert Shisler Collection

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Drake Bluebill Pair by John Updike (1886-1955)

Name: Drake Bluebill Pair by John Updike (1886-1955)
SKU: 161675983
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $300

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