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Rock Dove Decoy
c. 1900
13 3/4 in. long
A related pigeon decoy with deep-cut shoulders and wing carving was collected by William J. Mackey, Jr. in the 1960's. Very few birds with this distinct form have ever been found.
As found.
Provenance: Rafe Lapham and Martha Andrea Collection
Literature: Copley Fine Art Auctions, "Sporting Sale," July, 2007, p. 85, lot 236, related decoy illustrated.
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