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Masterworks Green-Winged Teal Pair by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)

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Masterworks Green-Winged Teal Pair by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)

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Description

"Masterworks" Green-Winged Teal Pair
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1945
10 1/2 in. long

"...it represents one man's twenty-five year quest to obtain the greatest Illinois River decoys ever made." ? Stephen B. O'Brien, Jr., discussing Masterworks of the Illinois River, 2005

A refined and rare pair with a preening hen and turned-head drake. Each has raised wing tips.
Excellent original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Masterworks of the Illinois River Collection

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 86, exact pair illustrated.

Exhibited: Salisbury, Maryland, ?The Illinois River Meets the Chesapeake,? Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, September 2 - November 13, 2005.

Condition

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Dimensions

10.5 in

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Masterworks Green-Winged Teal Pair by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)

Name: Masterworks Green-Winged Teal Pair by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
SKU: 169882168
Price: 26000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

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