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Jul 27, 2017 - Jul 28, 2017
Early Premiere Grade Black Duck
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1905
17 3/4 in. long
A superb, hollow black duck hen with the original Mason Factory "PREMIERE" painted stencil on the bottom and strong swirl paint. One of two Mason black ducks obtained from Donal C. O'Brien, Sr. The rigmate was traded to William J. Mackey, Jr.
In original paint with light gunning wear, a few faint age lines and two small screw holes on right side.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Sr.
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection, acquired from the above
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid. "Mason Decoys, A Complete Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 2014, p. 28, similar decoy illustrated.
Exhibited: New York, New York, “The Art of the American Decoy: Folk Sculpture from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Donal C. O’Brien Jr.,” Museum of American Folk Art, September 3–November 8, 1981.
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