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Jim Sprankle Cinnamon Teal Pair

Jim Sprankle (b. 1934) Sanibel Island, FL, 1983

$840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023

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SpeciesCinnamon TealConfigPairSize13.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1983Signedyes

The catalog record

Jim Sprankle (b. 1934) Sanibel Island, FL, 1983 13 1/2 in. long

Once a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds, in 1992 Sprankle became one of the eight original inductees into the Waterfowl Festival's Hall of Fame for his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the decorative carving field.

An intricately carved and painted teal pair signed "Jim Sprankle" and dated "1983." Original paint with light wear, chips to drake's primary tips.

Provenance: Estate of Peter H. Tillou

Provenance

Estate of Peter H. Tillou

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Jim Sprankle Cinnamon Teal to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2010Good—$805

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