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George Skippy Barto Mallard Pair

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

George "Skippy" Barto – Mallard Pair – 2007
$1,250
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

George "Skippy" Barto (1880-1959) Joliet, IL With pronounced cheek carving, both birds retain their original weights.

Drake is in original paint, some minor flaking to the head, with some varnish speckling, mostly along the sides, tight neck crack. Hen is in excellent original paint with ever-so-slight wear and rubs.

Provenance: Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection

Provenance

Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2008—Original$805

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