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Grayson Chesser Turkey

Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947) Sanford, VA, c. 1980

Grayson Chesser – Turkey – 2016
$660
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$700
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley

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SpeciesUpland GamePaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947) Sanford, VA, c. 1980 17 by 30 by 11 in.

An exceedingly rare, life-size turkey decoy with bill, raised wing, and carved tail detail. Signed with the maker's incised "C" on the underside. Original paint with light wear, age lines, and a bill chip.

Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection

Provenance

William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection

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