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Charles E. 'Shang' Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut.

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Charles E. 'Shang' Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut.

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Description

Extremely rare and outstanding canvasback hen. In preening pose with excellent detailed head carving and slight relief wing tips. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail, including on the underside. Retains the original leather line tie and Stratford style "tear drop" weight. Measures 14" long.

Literature: "Decoys: North America's One Hundred Greatest", by Loy S. Harrell Jr., page 146-147, exact decoy pictured. “Shang”, by Dixon Merkt, plates 131 and 132, exact decoy pictured.

Provenance: Connecticut Audubon collection. Jack Mitchell collection. John Delph collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.

Condition

Very minor paint flakes on top of head and edge of tail, otherwise excellent and original.

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Charles E. 'Shang' Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut.

Name: Charles E. 'Shang' Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut.
SKU: 174692919
Price: 60000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50,000 - $80,000

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Starting Price $25,000

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