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John Blair, Sr. Redhead

Rare hollow carved redhead drake, John Blair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, last quarter 19th century.

John Blair, Sr. – Redhead – 2023
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 28 Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesRedheadConfigDrakeSize14.75"ConditionGoodPaintRepaint

The catalog record

Hollow construction with four small pegs joining the body halves. Tack eyes and raised neck seat. Measures 14.75" long.

Provenance

Provenance: George and Miriam Van Walleghem collection.

Comparable sales

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