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David Ward Hudsonian Curlew

Hudsonian Curlew - David Ward

$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $1,200Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate

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SpeciesHudsonian CurlewSize18.25"ConditionMint

The catalog record

David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT c.2000's 18.25" long

Bold and large Hudsonian curlew decoy. Hollow carved with phenomenal sculpture and paint application. The head is turned slightly off to the left. The wings are raised and carved back towards a raised point that meeds over the tail. The wingtips are deeply carved out. Stamped with his DBW initials near the stick hole.

Condition: Mint

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