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Jul 28, 2017 - Jul 29, 2017
Redhead Pair
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
16 1/4 in. long
"Dr. L. C. Jones" is partially inscribed on the bottom of each decoy. Dr. Lombard C. Jones was born on Cape Cod and schooled at Harvard College in the 1890s. The decoys from his gunning rig are exceptionally early, dating prior to the maker's circular brand, c. 1912. The boldly carved drake with pronounced cheeks is in a slightly turned-head and swimming position. The hen's head is slightly cocked back in a more content pose. These differing animated postures create a very dynamic gunning pair. A small round "Kirson Collection" ink stamp is on the bottom of each.
Original paint with even gunning wear. Drake has minor touch-up to left edge of bill and front of neck seam, some tight even craquelure to end grain.
Provenance: Dr. Lombard C. Jones Rig
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Donald Kirson Collection
Private Collection, Massachusetts
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