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George Skippy Barto Mallard Drake

George "Skippy" Barto (1880-1959) Joliet, IL, c. 1930

George "Skippy" Barto – Mallard Drake – 2008
$805
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008

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SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePaintOriginal

The catalog record

George "Skippy" Barto (1880-1959) Joliet, IL, c. 1930 Retains it's original "BBB" stamped lead weight. Original paint with gunning wear; a few shot scars.

Provenance: George V. Soule Collection

Literature: Donna Tonelli, Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes, Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 101. Harold Sorenson, Decoy Collector’s Guide, Burlington, IA, July-Sept. 1964, p. 11, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

George V. Soule Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent George Skippy Barto Mallard to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Jul 2007ExcellentOriginal$1,250

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