03-03-201303-03-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2640BBoston
March 3, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Six Carved and Painted Fish Decoys

Sell one like this
$420$350
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2640BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Six Carved and Painted Fish Decoys, America, early to mid-20th century, five with applied sheet metal fins, with painted or tack eyes, one painted red, yellow, and white attributed to John Tax, Osakis, Minnesota, one painted red and white with applied gold glitter attributed to Henry Max (1903-1978),Fergus Falls, Minnesota, (wear),lg. 4 1/2 to 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600


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Keywords

Minnesota, Osakis, applied sheet metal fins, Henry Max, John Tax