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Henry Holmes Rare Ring-necked Drake

Henry Holmes (1870-1940) Bureau, IL, c. 1900

Henry Holmes – Rare Ring-Necked Drake – 2024
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$700over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024

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SpeciesOtherConfigDrakeSize13"ConditionExcellent

The catalog record

Henry Holmes (1870-1940) Bureau, IL, c. 1900 13 in. long

This hollow decoy has fine comb feather detail on the back. The underside bears a weight with the maker's name stamped on it. Excellent early working paint with gunning wear, including a small ding to back of head.

Provenance: Walter White Collection Private Collection

Provenance

Walter White Collection Private Collection

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