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Frank Finney Grand Swan

Grand Swan - Frank Finney

$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $1,600Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate

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SpeciesGrand SwanSize31.5"ConditionExcellentCarved1978

The catalog record

Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA c.1978 31.5" long | 23" tall

Massive antiqued swan decoy by folk art master Frank Finney. The grand swan is made of three pieces, a long log body, a high neck, and a front face & bill. The decoy is weathered and aged with multiple thick white coats of paint. The left side bears old metal patches. The eyes are circular lead pads held on by nails. The bill is ornate and deeply relief carved where it meets the face. A large lead ballast weight is applied to the bottom with chain link off the front as a line tie. Bottom bears Franks incised 'F' as well as some faded ink next to the 'F', what is legible is 1978.

Condition: Excellent and original as created by Frank

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