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Lot 14

THREE CARVED AND PAINTED WATERFOWL DECOYS
one signed Hank Walker (1919-95), Newbury, Massachusetts, late 20th century

8 – 18 June 2025, 12:00 EDT
Online, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts

Sold for US$153.60 inc. premium

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THREE CARVED AND PAINTED WATERFOWL DECOYS

one signed Hank Walker (1919-95), Newbury, Massachusetts, late 20th century
Large swan with rose head nails for eyes and weighted bottom inscribed "HENRY WALKER / NEWBURY MASS" under layer of white paint; together with a pair of gray- and blue-painted ducks with heads rotating on a dowel, swan wd. 7 1/2, dp. 25 1/2, ht. 15 1/4 in.

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OVERALL CONDITION: Minor shrinkage splits and seam separation to swan. Significant weathering and paint loss to the pair of ducks. One is missing inlaid glass eyes and one glass eye on the other is chipped.

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections.

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