Samuel (1954) Clayton

Lot 577: Black Duck Decoy, Samuel J. Denny 1874-1953, Clayton, New York (Thousand Islands), c. 1910, solid body with characteristic horizontal e

Name: Black Duck Decoy, Samuel J. Denny 1874-1953, Clayton, New York (Thousand Islands), c. 1910, solid body with characteristic horizontal e
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 659ccd23fa

Est: $200 USD - $250 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USOctober 27, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Black Duck Decoy, Samuel J. Denny 1874-1953, Clayton, New York (Thousand Islands), c. 1910, solid body with characteristic horizontal eye groove, inset 1/2-in. dowel on bottom, flattened breast, inscribed "Denny 1910" in pencil on base, lead pad weight applied to bottom, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 6 7/8, wd. 5 1/4, lg. 17 in.

Artist or Maker

Samuel (1954) Clayton

Condition Report

Wear and paint wear, more heavy to sides of body, bill tip and tail tip, possible repair with repaint on neck, old V-shaped repaired crack on bill, lightly hit by shot, couple shrinkage cracks on tail. The bottom also has the maker and date ID inscribed in green marker.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

October 27, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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