An antique carved and painted Canada goose decoy by R. Madison Mitchell of Havre de Grace, Maryland, retaining an appealing dry surface with honest working wear throughout. The decoy features a classic elongated body, raised curved neck, black painted head and bill, yellow cheek patches and eye detail, with layered brown, tan, gray, and ochre painted feathering across the body and tail. The underside is fitted with a metal keel/weight, line tie, and old rigging cord, along with a handwritten paper label reading “#44 Canada Goose Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace.” Surface scuffs, paint loss, age cracks, possible repairs or overpaint, and general use wear are present, consistent with age and field use, adding to its folk art and sporting collectible appeal. Approx. dimensions (in): 10.5 x 21 x 8.

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