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Jul 24, 2016 - Jul 25, 2016
Wigeon Drake
John Blair, Sr. (1842-1928)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1880
14 3/4 in. long
This hollow wigeon is not only of the finest Delaware River decoys known to exist but also one of the finest widgeon decoys from any region. Decoys of this form are known as the "Classic Blairs" and are considered the most desirable of the entire Philadelphia School of carving.
Excellent original paint with even gunning wear, minor dents near top of head.
Provenence: William Butler Collection
Donald Kirson Collection
Literature: Hal Sorenson, "The Blair Mystery," Decoy Collector's Guide, Burlington, IA, 1977, p. 73, exact decoy illustrated.
Loy S. Harrell, Jr., "Decoys-North America's One Hundred Greatest," Iola, WI, 2000, p. 179, related decoy illustrated.
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