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Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.

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Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.

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Description

Very rare, three-piece black duck, circa 1900. Three piece body with sides angled much sharper than his later works. Subtle feather detailing along breast and sides by Edna Perdew. Measures 16.75" long.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway”, by Alan G. Haid, page 82, exact decoy pictured. "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes", by Donna Tonelli, page 142, exact decoy pictured. "Perdew: an Illinois River Tradition", by Ann Tandy Lacy, page 142, exact decoy pictured.

Provenance: Alan and Elaine Haid collection.

Condition

Original paint with minor to moderate wear; small dents and a few shot marks; old chip in underside of tail; very fine hairline cracks through neck.

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Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.

Name: Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.
SKU: 174692898
Price: 17500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000

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Starting Price $7,500

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