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George Walker Three Decoys
George W. Walker (1914-1992) Chesterfield, NJ, 1970
$300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$800under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesDuck (unspecified)ConfigRigPaintOriginalQuantity3Carved1970Signedyes
The catalog record
George W. Walker (1914-1992) Chesterfield, NJ, 1970
A hollow canvasback drake, a wigeon drake, and a shoveler drake. Each displays extensive carving, highly detailed paint, and is signed by the maker on the bottom. Walker was a life-long, award-winning carver, and a member of the Easton Waterfowl Festival's Hall of Fame. The wigeon was a runner-up in the 1970 U.S. National Decoy Show. Original paint with minor wear. The shoveler has a tail chip.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
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