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Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine.

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Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine.

Item Details

Description

Red-breasted merganser drake with head turned almost 90 degrees. Relief wing carving and applied leather crest. Measures 17" long.

Literature: "New England Decoys", Shirley and John Delph, page 35, exact decoy pictured. "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles", by Donna Tonelli, page 58, exact decoy pictured.

Provenance: Owen Earnshaw Collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.

Condition

Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; minor separation at knots in body; fine hairline crack in one side of neck; small amount of filler and touch up around neck seat.

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Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine.

Name: Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine.
SKU: 174692921
Price: 20000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000

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Starting Price $6,000

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