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Black Duck Decoy by Dan English (1883-1962), Florence, NJ

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Black Duck Decoy by Dan English (1883-1962), Florence, NJ

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Black Duck Decoy
Dan English (1883-1962)
Florence, NJ
16 in. long

This Delaware River classic was acquired in the historic American Heritage Society Auction of Americana at Sotheby Parke Bernet in 1975. The underside retains its maker marking and the "SPB" lot sticker.
Excellent Dan English paint with light gunning wear and some loss to a reset tail chip.

Provenance: The Estate of Ann Dickinson Dale

Literature: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., "The American Heritage Society Auction of Americana," November 6-8, 1975, lot 402, exact decoy illustrated.

Size
16 in. long

Condition
Excellent Dan English paint with light gunning wear and some loss to a reset tail chip.

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Black Duck Decoy by Dan English (1883-1962), Florence, NJ

Name: Black Duck Decoy by Dan English (1883-1962), Florence, NJ
SKU: 176456537
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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