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George Ross Starr, Jr. Oversized Cork Black Ducks

George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D. (1915-1985) Duxbury, MA, c. 1960

George Ross Starr, Jr. – Oversized Cork Black Ducks – 2012
$460
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012

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SpeciesBlack DuckConfigPairPaintOriginal

The catalog record

George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D. (1915-1985) Duxbury, MA, c. 1960 This pair of oversized black ducks was made by Dr. Starr and measures a full two feet in length. Each has a wooden bottom board with the Starr Collection stamp. Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D. Collection. Private Collection, Massachusetts

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "The Rare Decoy Collection of George Ross Starr Jr., M.D.," Hyannis, MA, 1986, p. 162, lot 659-660, exact decoys illustrated.

Provenance

George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D. Collection. Private Collection, Massachusetts

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