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Jim Sprankle Cinnamon Teal

Jim Sprankle (b. 1934) Conklin, NY, c. 1978

Jim Sprankle – Cinnamon Teal – 2010
$805
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010

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SpeciesCinnamon TealSize1978"ConditionGoodSignedyes

The catalog record

Jim Sprankle (b. 1934) Conklin, NY, c. 1978 A pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds, in 1992, Sprankle became one of the eight original inductees into the Waterfowl Festival's Hall of Fame.

A beautifully feather carved and painted teal decoy by one of the country's finest decorative bird carvers. Branded "Jim Sprankle, Conklin, NY" and dated "1978" in his hand writing. There is a small chip missing out of the edge of one of the primary feathers. Otherwise, good condition.

Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Provenance

The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Jim Sprankle Cinnamon Teal to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2023—Original$840

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jim Sprankle sales