Lot 0439

Early Pintail Pair by William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014)

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Early Pintail Pair by William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014)

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Description

Early Pintail Pair
William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014)
Black Point, CA, c. 1940
16 in. long

A Janson-style pintail pair.
Drake has repaint by the maker and has a neck crack. Hen has original paint with heavy gunning wear and restored right side of tail.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,? Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 156, related carvings illustrated.

Condition

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Dimensions

16 in

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Early Pintail Pair by William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014)

Name: Early Pintail Pair by William \"Bill\" Neal (1924-2014)
SKU: 169930299
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,200

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