John Daddy Holly Bluebill
John "Daddy" Holly (1818-1892) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1860
The catalog record
John "Daddy" Holly (1818-1892) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1860 12 in. long
An early decoy with the "MK" brand on the underside. The small size of this bluebill may have allowed it to be used as a teal, an accompanying photo from J. Evans McKinney bears the inscription "John 'Daddy' Holly Teal A real one" and is signed and dated "3/10/79." Early working paint with gunning wear, age lines, a neck crack, and roughness to bill tip.
Provenance: Davison Hawthorne Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above in 1973
Provenance
Davison Hawthorne Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired from the above in 1973
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Daddy Holly Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $780 |
| May 2025 | — | Repaint | $780 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Repaint | $330 |
| Mar 2025 | — | Repaint | $270 |
| Jan 2025 | — | — | $810 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Daddy Holly sales