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E. Frank Adams Swimming Goldeneye Hen

Frank Adams (1871-1944) West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1910

E. Frank Adams – Swimming Goldeneye Hen – 2012
$690
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigHenPoseSwimmingPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Frank Adams (1871-1944) West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1910 An early decoy with carved eyes, an incised bill outline, and original rigging. Adams decoys with this attitude and condition are incredibly difficult to obtain. This example ranks among the maker's best work. A serifed "V" is incised on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear and some professional touch-up to worn wood areas on back and lower right flank.

Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill Collection

Literature: Stanley Murphy, "Martha's Vineyard Decoys," Boston, MA, 1978, pp. 18 and 19, similar decoys illustrated.

Provenance

Stephen H. Churchill Collection

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