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Corb Reed Pintail Drake

James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970

Corb Reed – Pintail Drake – 2017
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,000
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017

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SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize18.25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 18 1/4 in. long

Stamped signature on the bottom by the maker. Original paint with minimal wear and minor discoloration in white.

Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from Ronnie Newcomb

Literature: Barry R. and Velma A. Berkey, "Chincoteague Carvers and Their Decoys," Gettysburg, PA, 1981, pp. 75-76, similar decoys illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, acquired from Ronnie Newcomb

Comparable sales

No other Corb Reed Pintails in the data yet.

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