Menin "Min" Brabaw - 1/4 size Redhead Pair
Updated September 3, 2026
| Lot number | 130 |
| Estimate | 300.00 - 500.00 USD |
| Auction | Fall Feature Decoy & Sporting Art Auction 2026 |
| Date | September 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM EDT |
| Auction house | American Sporting Auctions |
| Location | Syracuse, New York |
Menin Brabaw Algonac, MI 7.25" and 5" A mid 20th century Michigan decoy carver known for traditional hunting decoys as well as half-size and miniature waterfowl. Nicely carved and finished with painted tack eyes and carved bills. Worthy examples for any miniatures collection, particularly that of Michigan decoys. Signed by the maker underneath.Condition: Both are entirely original with the hen near mint, with thin paint loss to tail edge. Drake has paint flaking to bill, paint loss to eyes, and thin paint loss on tail edgeProvenance: Dennis Forthofer Collection
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