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Jul 27, 2017 - Jul 28, 2017
Wood Pigeon Pair
Harry E. Boddy
Walderslade, Kent, England, c. 1940
14 1/2 in. long
A pair of English wood pigeon decoys with carved wings, cast lead bills, and excellent paint.
Original paint with gunning wear, the smaller bird has some flaking.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: Joel Barber, "Wild Fowl Decoys," New York, NY, 1954, p. 74, plate 54, related decoy illustrated.
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