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Hayes and Grandsden Canvasback Duck Decoys
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, 20th century. An assembled group of three carved and painted Canvasback duck decoys, one is attributed to the Hayes Factory of Illinois, and one is a sleeper Canvasback branded CL Grandsden on underside; largest lg. 19 in.

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

Condition:  
Largest has a large age crack to body. All with paint loss and cracks.
Sold: $861.00
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