Lot 0070

Coot Decoy by George Stevens

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Item Details

Description

A 12 1/2 inch Coot decoy by George Stevens (1847-1894), Stevens Decoys, Weedsport, NY. Old paint possibly original with wear, touch-up to bill tip and a tail chip. Provenance:Collection of Joseph French- famed collector. Purchased at a Decoys Unlimited

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Coot Decoy by George Stevens

Name: Coot Decoy by George Stevens
SKU: 172689214
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $800

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