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Bufflehead Decoy attributed to Charles Curcek (1918-1996)

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Bufflehead Decoy attributed to Charles Curcek (1918-1996)

Item Details

Description

Bufflehead
Charles Curcek (1918-1996) (attr.)
Eureka, CA, c. 1940
13 1/2 in. long

This rare drake, along with the previous lot, are the only bufflehead pictured in the California book.
Gunning repaint and wear, including ding to left side of tail and a reset head.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,? Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 28, exact decoy illustrated.

Condition

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Dimensions

14 in

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Bufflehead Decoy attributed to Charles Curcek (1918-1996)

Name: Bufflehead Decoy attributed to Charles Curcek (1918-1996)
SKU: 169930304
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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Starting Price $300

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