08-14-201108-14-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Hollow-body Canada Goose Decoy

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$1,126$950
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Hollow-body Canada Goose Decoy, attributed to Eugene Birdsall, Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, c. 1890, two-piece hollow body, lead pad weight impressed with monogram "ECH" and inscribed "Hunting rig of Ezra Hammus" and "Eugene Birdsall c. 1890," (thin crack around neck, old repaint, paint losses),ht. 10, lg. 23 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Paint losses around bill tiptop of head, cheek line, tail edge, scattered small flecks.

Keywords

Eugene Birdsall, Ezra Hammus