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Jul 27, 2017 - Jul 28, 2017
Bufflehead Drake
Charles E. Jester (1876-1952)
Chincoteague, VA, c. 1900
11 1/2 in. long
An exceptionally rare hollow bufflehead by this maker. The bird's thin neck flares into pronounced cheeks accurately representing the species.
Original paint with gunning wear, including minute chip to bill tip.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Rare American Decoys and Bird Carvings," Hyannis, MA, February 1 & 2, 1985, cover and lot 392, exact decoy illustrated.
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