02-19-200502-19-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2268
February 19, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Six Carved and Painted WoodenWaterfowl Decoys

Sell one like this
$2,468$2,100
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2268Location: BoltonDate / Time: February 19, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Six Carved and Painted WoodenWaterfowl Decoys, America, probably early to mid-20th century, a Bluebill, a Merganser hen, probably from Virginia, with original paint, a Mason standard grade glasseye Broadbill hen, an Old Squaw with original paint, and two others, one with a note affixed to the base inscribed "277 is carved by James Look and painted by George Magnuson who ran a gunning club on West Tisbury Great Pond. Look died in 1927.," (Bluebill repainted, minor wear and cracks),ht. 5 3/4-7, lg. 11 3/4-15 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

James Look, Virginia, George Magnuson