Makers / John Zachmann / Goldeneye
John Zachmann Oversize Goldeneye Drake
John F. Zachmann (1929-2017) Detroit, MI, c. 1960
$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigDrakeSize19.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John F. Zachmann (1929-2017) Detroit, MI, c. 1960 19 1/2 in. long
A large hollow decoy with raised wings and detailed feathering. Several paper labels are affixed to the bottom, including the maker's "a custom made decoy from the work bench of JOHN F. ZACHMANN." Another label reads "Maker Zachmann, 1961- First Place Diver- Midwest Contest- First Goldeneye I Made." Original paint with gunning wear and touch-up to a reset bill chip.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
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