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Carved and Painted Fish Decoys
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, 20th century. Two fish decoys of carved wood, embellished with multicolored paint, tin fins, and tack eyes, having rectangular belly weights, the larger a trout attributed to Fairview, Michigan; largest lg. 8.5 in.

Provenance:  
From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan

Condition:  
Some surface wear and paint loss. Some small chips.
Sold: $330.00
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