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Gerald B. Smith Swimming Goldeneye Pair

Captain Gerald B. Smith (1905-1994) Marblehead, MA, c. 1950

Gerald B. Smith – Swimming Goldeneye Pair – 2011
$288
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$1,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigPairPoseSwimmingPaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

Captain Gerald B. Smith (1905-1994) Marblehead, MA, c. 1950 A highly unusual pair of hollow decoys by this North Shore carver. The drake is in a calling posture, with its bill open. The tail feathers and primaries are incised. The hen is in an outstretched forward posture, with incised bill, primaries, and tail carving. The bottom of each is covered with old felt, hiding the maker's inventory numbers. Original paint with wear from handling.

Provenance: John E. Lennon Collection

Provenance

John E. Lennon Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Gerald B. Smith Goldeneyes to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2014—Original$180
Jul 2011—Original$518

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gerald B. Smith sales