Lot 7082

Eldon Willis (NC, 1908-1981), Pintail

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Item Details

Description

Eldon Willis (NC, 1908-1981), Pintail

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1970, carved and painted wood.
Length 20 in.
Willis is second only to Mitchell Fulcher in recognition as a Carteret County decoy carver. He was certainly the most prolific of the carvers in Core Sound.
Former collection of Roy Willis. Purchased directly from Roy on September 12, 2004. It is noted that Roy Willis shot a limit of teal the day before he sold this decoy to the consignor.

Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Condition

Original paint, tight and stable neck crack.

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Eldon Willis (NC, 1908-1981), Pintail

Name: Eldon Willis (NC, 1908-1981), Pintail
SKU: 178022126
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $25,000

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