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Lot 548
Rare wooden wing duck, Henry Davis, Perryville, Maryland, last quarter 19th century.
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Live Auction
Spring Decoy & Sporting Art Sale | Session Two | April 28
Live bidding began
Apr 28, 2023 at 10 AM CDT
Description
Very rare canvasback hen made for use on the edge of a sinkbox with flat thin body that shows draw shave marks and excellent subtle paint detail. Measures 14.75" long.
Condition
Original paint with moderate discoloration from age; minor gunning wear; crack through neck; minor roughness on edge of bill that was darkened; minor separation at neck seat.
Provenance
Provenance: Similar example pictured on the cover of Richard Oliver's November 1991 auction catalog of the Milton C Weiler collection.
