JOHN R. WELLS 1861-1953 | TORONTO, ON
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91 Pintail Drake
JOHN R. WELLS (1861-1953) TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, C. 1900 15 in. long
John R. Wells, like George Warin (1830-1905) (see lot 7), was a Toronto boat builder. This pintail represents Wells' finest grade of carving with pronounced head and tail features and excellent combed and blended paint. The underside bears George W. Thompson's "G.W.T."-in-agoose ink stamp. Strong original paint with even gunning wear and crack in tail. PROVENANCE:
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
$6,000 - $9,000
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