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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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May 20, 2023
American, 20th century, comprising: John Holloway, ruddy drake, winter plumage, signed and labeled to base, 5-1/4 x 11-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.; John D. Floyd, Jr., red breasted merganser, signed, inscribed, and dated to base "1977", 6-3/4 x 16 x 6 in.
Note: John Holloway, Ruddy drake, Winter Plumage won Third Place at the National Decoy Show in 1980 (with sticker label).
Holloway example with slight loss to paint on beak; Floyd example with chip to back of head, small area of paint retouch on collar
Guyette and Schmidt/Christie's, New York, lots 1025 (Floyd, $956) and 1156 (Holloway, $478), The Russel B. Aitken Collection, January 18, 2003 (accompanied by copies of the pages from the sale catalog); Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow
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