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Swimming Long-Tailed Duck Decoy

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Item Details

Description

Swimming Long-Tailed Duck
Maine, c. 1940
15 in. long

Old paint with moderate gunning wear.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Condition

Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.

Dimensions

15 in

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Swimming Long-Tailed Duck Decoy

Name: Swimming Long-Tailed Duck Decoy
SKU: 169882196
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,200

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Starting Price $450

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