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Swan Decoy - SOLD
American, 19th century
Carved wood with early paint
Length 22 inches, Height 14.75 inches

The graceful form of this swan decoy with its exaggerated scrolled neck and molded wing feathers are emphasized with its early weathered white painted surface creating a powerful piece of American folk art sculpture. The art of the swan decoy is rarely achieved to this height.

Provenance:
James Kronen Gallery, New York
The Kahn Collection, part one, Northeast Auctions, August 3, 2003, lot 116.

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