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George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, NH, c. 1925
The head is slightly turned and uplifted with carved cheeks and a pronounced crest.
Literature: Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 67, related examples illustrated.
Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 34-37, related examples illustrated.
In excellent original paint with a tight age line along the back that has been touched-up and approximately two-thirds of bill is replaced.
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