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THBWigeon Drake John Blair, Sr. (1842-1928)
About Seller
65 Sharp Street
Hingham, MA 02043
United States
Copley Fine Art Auctions is the world's leading American sporting art auction company. Located in Hingham, MA, Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19th- and 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Principal Stephen O'Brien Jr., a fourth-generation sportsman with a refined colle...Read more
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LiveJul 27, 2017 - Jul 28, 2017
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- Lot Description
Wigeon Drake
John Blair, Sr. (1842-1928)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1880
14 3/4 in. long
This hollow wigeon is not only one of the finest Delaware River decoys known to exist, but also one of the finest widgeon decoys from any region. Decoys of this form are known as the "Classic Blairs" and are considered the most desirable of the entire Philadelphia School of carving.
Branded on the underside "G. STRICKLER" and twice stamped "SGH" for Somers G. Headley. Somers Headley owned at least two other related examples which he sold to top collectors, including James M. McCleery. Headley retained this as his favorite.
In excellent original paint with some darkening to flaking.
Provenance: G. Strickler Rig
Somers Headley Collection
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Literature: S. Harrell, Jr., "Decoys: North America's One Hundred Greatest," Iola, WI, 2000, p. 179, exact decoy illustrated.
Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Sporting Sale 2016," Plymouth, MA, 2016, lot 268, related example illustrated.Condition
Condition report requests can be made via email or by telephone (info@copleyart.com or 617.536.0030). Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.
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