2317

$1,007.25

LOT OF FIVE CARVED WOOD AND PAINTED DECOYS.

1) 10-1/2″ l life sized carved Sandpiper attributed to the Harris family of Nantucket, Massachusetts. 2) 16″ l Merganser carved and painted decoy, attributed to the Harris family of Nantucket, Massachusetts. 3) 15-1/2″ l Mallard hen carved and painted decoy, attributed to the Harris family of Nantucket, Massachusetts. 4) 15-1/2″ Merganser carved wood decoy in black paint, carved initials on bottom “E. M. D.” Body made in 2 sections. 5) 15-1/2″ carved and painted Mallard hen decoy, olive colored bill, glass eyes and nice original paint. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: 1) Bill and legs replaced, some cracks and rubs to paint surface. 2) Some re-paint, head replaced with losses at shoulder, as found. 3) Some re-paint losses and crack where head affixes to body. 4) Head has break and restore, hole drilled at top of head and possible re-paint in black. 5) Generally very good. 49476-81 (800-1,200) – Lot 2317

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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