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Feb 21, 2025
Pintail Hen
Charles Bergman (1856-1946)
Astoria, OR, c. 1940
16 1/2 in. long
A classic pintail hen with a hollow body, sweeping form, and strong feathering. This decoy was acquired from Bill Toth's personal collection, which was distinct from The Decoy Gallery in Carmel, California, where he also sold birds.
Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: William Toth Collection
Bill Carter Collection, acquired from the above
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast," Portland, OR, 1989, p. 78 related decoy illustrated.
Please refer to the description; if you have questions, email colin@copleyart.com.
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