Lot Essay
For similar examples see Harrison Huster and Doug Knight, Floating Sculptures: The Decoys of the Delaware River (Spanish Fork, Utah 1982) p. 66.
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TOM FITZPATRICK, DELANCO, NEW JERSEY, FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY
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A HOLLOW CARVED BLACK DUCK
Tom Fitzpatrick, Delanco, New Jersey, First Quarter 20th Century
In "low head" resting pose, typical Delaware River School raised "V" wing carving and fluted tail
Original paint with very minor wear, several small dents
16 in. long
Tom Fitzpatrick, Delanco, New Jersey, First Quarter 20th Century
In "low head" resting pose, typical Delaware River School raised "V" wing carving and fluted tail
Original paint with very minor wear, several small dents
16 in. long