North American Decoys at Auction | April 30 & May 1, 2021

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69c

69d

69c

69e

Canada goose, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. Premier grade with solid

69d

Widgeon drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1905. Glass eye model with slightly

body, as all of the geese are. 24” long. Original

turned head. 13” long. Original paint; several shot

paint; with even wear; a few tight cracks in body;

scars; paint loss around knot in back; a few tiny rubs

professional restoration to one crack at side that runs

at tail and on body; dent at bill; neck filler replaced;

approximately 9”; head has been resecured with

white area on sides has darkened.

(800 - 1,200)

glue; rub marks exposing some bare wood around 69e

chin and breast.

Provenance: Roberts collection.

(4,000 - 6,000)

Pintail drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1910. Feather and swirl painting on back. Glass eyes. 16” long. Excellent original paint; slightly darkened and stained; a few small scratches; minor loss at neck filler.

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(800 - 1,200)


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