Lot 0015

Frank Kellum (1858-1940), Babylon, Long Island, New York.

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Frank Kellum (1858-1940), Babylon, Long Island, New York.

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Description

Extremely rare, early herring gull. Two piece head and body with painted eyes. One of three known examples. Retains the collection ink stamps from Dr. George Ross Starr and Dr. James McCleery on the underside. Measures 21.5" long.

Literature: "Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway", by Dr. George Ross Starr, page 34, exact decoy pictured. "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles", by Donna Tonelli, page 9, exact decoy pictured in Joel Barber's home. “The Decoys of Long Island”, by Geoffrey K. Fleming, Alan G. Haid, and Timothy Sieger, pages 54, 69, and back cover, exact decoy pictured.

Provenance: Made for and used at the Wa-Wa-Yanda Club, where Kellum was a guide. Joel Barber collection. Shelburne Museum collection. Dr. George Ross Starr Jr collection. Dr. James McCleery collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.

Condition

Original paint with moderate flaking and wear; early coat of varnish has darkened slightly; vertical drying cracks in neck and head; four old nails in underside with rust discoloration in surrounding wood.

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Frank Kellum (1858-1940), Babylon, Long Island, New York.

Name: Frank Kellum (1858-1940), Babylon, Long Island, New York.
SKU: 174692906
Price: 170000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50,000 - $80,000

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