AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
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 WAG (800-1,200)