Pacific Coast Decoys John Luedtke 1901 - 1956 Stockton, California
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178. Very rare pintail drake, John Luedtke, Stockton, California, circa 1945. Balsa body and fine feather paint detail. Original paint that has darkened with age, small crack in one side and bill.
Literature: “Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Mike Miller and Fred Hanson, p. 306, where they state “the most stylish decoys carved on the Pacific Coast where the pintails made by John Luedtke of Stockton. Exquisite carving detail in the bills and heads and the fine paint detail create a decoy of extraordinary quality.” (6,000 - 9,000)
179. Set of three brant decoys from Northern California. Original paint with minor flaking and wear; a few small dents; neck crack repair on one. (1,250 - 1,750)
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178A 178A. Rare pintail hen, John Luedtke, Sacramento, California. Branded “EJA”. Original paint with very minor wear; several small dents in underside.
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Jerry Rosenthal, Rosenthal collection ink stamp on underside.
Literature: “Decoys of Pacific Flyway,” Mike Miller and Fred Hanson. (3,000 - 4,000)
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