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Canada Goose Decoy attributed to Ed Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA

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Canada Goose Decoy attributed to Ed Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA

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Description

Canada Goose Decoy
Ed Snyder (1928-2011) (attr.)
Rio Vista, CA, c. 1940
20 1/2 in. long

This carving has a balsa body and its form, region, and paint point to it being an early Snyder decoy.
Mostly original paint with working paint to white cheeks and possibly grey wings. Gunning wear and darkened chewed loss to bill tip. Reddish coloration at water lines.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California," Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 634, exact decoy illustrated.

Size
20 1/2 in. long

Condition
Mostly original paint with working paint to white cheeks and possibly grey wings. Gunning wear and darkened chewed loss to bill tip. Reddish coloration at water lines.

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Canada Goose Decoy attributed to Ed Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA

Name: Canada Goose Decoy attributed to Ed Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA
SKU: 176456568
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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