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Paul Gibson Swan Decoy

$3,500
£2,660.75
€3,105.97
CA$4,914.24
A$5,575.31
CHF 2,919.42
MX$68,784.39
NOK 36,200.26
SEK 34,636.70
DKK 23,167.60
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About the Item

Swan decoy by Paul Gibson, Have de Grace, Maryland. Paint is smooth and white with black beak and carved black eyes. Paul's decoys were handmade until he bought Madison Mitchell's lathe. Gibson's sturdy decoys have chunky features and heads of white pine. He carved in the Havre de Grace style, but made the bodies and tails of his birds thicker than usual and gave them shorter necks. Gibson could carve any species, but was locally famous for his swans. Though he did not carve in quantity, Paul earned the reputation of quality decoy maker among the carers of the Susquehanna Flats. Size: 34" x 24"H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AH19451stDibs: LU4019344847942

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