Makers / John McLoughlin / Scaup/Bluebill
John McLoughlin Sleeping Bluebill
John W. McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1968
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$700over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillPoseSleeperPaintOriginalCarved1968Signedyes
The catalog record
John W. McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1968 A hollow, turned-head decoy with carved bill detail. The decoy features raised, carved wing tips and tail feathers. Signed and dated by the maker on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John McLoughlin Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2026 | Good | Original | $390 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | Excellent | — | $480 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | — | Original | $360 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | — | — | $1,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John McLoughlin sales