Sale 1959
New York
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17 - 18 January 2008
Price realised
USD 6,250
Estimate
A Hollow Carved Preening Blackduck Attributed to Shang Wheeler, Stratford, Connecticut, circa 1930 Detailed bill carving, very good flow from breast to neck Worn original paint with feather scratching on head, rusted tack eyes, small cracks in lower body and neck base 14 in. long
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