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Thorn Rig Early Root-head Yellowlegs

Thorne Rig (attr.) Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1850

Thorn Rig – Early Root-Head Yellowlegs – 2018
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018

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The catalog record

Thorne Rig (attr.) Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1850 13 in. long

This root-head bird was part of the historic Thorne rig. In old working repaint with gunning wear, including a chip at base of neck.

Provenance: Ronald S. Swanson Collection

Literature: William J. Mackey, Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p. 96, pl. 79, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Ronald S. Swanson Collection

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