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Frank Garatti Pintail Hen and Drake

Frank Garatti (1910-1996) San Rafael, CA, c. 1940

Frank Garatti – Pintail Hen and Drake – 2013
$403
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013

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SpeciesPintailConfigDrakePaintOriginal

The catalog record

Frank Garatti (1910-1996) San Rafael, CA, c. 1940 A pair of West Coast sprigtails by this younger friend and student of "Fresh Air Dick" Janson. The drake exhibits comb-painted detail and carved raised primaries; the hen is carved from redwood. Both are in original paint, the hen has gunning wear including a tail chip and possible replaced eyes.

Provenance: Mark R. Mahoney Collection

Provenance

Mark R. Mahoney Collection

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