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August P. Ewand Rare Mallard Drake
August P. Ewand (1865- 1925) Peru, IL, c. 1890
$690
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400over estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
August P. Ewand (1865- 1925) Peru, IL, c. 1890 A hollow, Illinois River decoy displaying tack eyes, carved bill detail, comb-painted wing detail, and an oval lead weight with "PHL" stamped into it. The bottom of the decoy is also stamped with the same initials and there is a stencil painted "26." Original paint with patina from an old coat of sealer and gunning wear to include a reset head.
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