Makers / Edson G. Gray / Scaup/Bluebill
Edson G. Gray Bluebill Hen
Edson G. Gray (1891-1982) Ocean View, DE, c. 1930
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$800over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigHenPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Edson G. Gray (1891-1982) Ocean View, DE, c. 1930 A full-bodied decoy with glass eyes, carved bill detail, an oak keel, and a Purnell Collection "P" brand. Named maker decoys from Delaware are hard to come by. Gray sits atop the list of desirable makers from Delaware. Original paint with even gunning wear, a neck crack, and age lines.
Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection
Provenance
William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection
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