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Low-Head Bluebill Decoy, English Family

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Item Details

Description

Low-Head Bluebill
English Family
Florence, NJ, c. 1900
13 in. long

A tucked-head decoy with very good carved wing-tip and tail details.
Gunning paint with moderate gunning wear and some touch-up to flaking, mostly around tail.

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

13 in

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Low-Head Bluebill Decoy, English Family

Name: Low-Head Bluebill Decoy, English Family
SKU: 169930234
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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Starting Price $500

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