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Mitchell Lafrance Pintail Drake

Mitchel Lafrance (1882-1979) Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935

Mitchell Lafrance – Pintail Drake – 2021
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$4,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021

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SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize18"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mitchel Lafrance (1882-1979) Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935 18 in. long

A classic Lafrance decoy showing the refinements of his fellows Charles Numa Joefrau (1913-1983) and George Frederick Jr. (1907-1977). "L.S. BONCK" is stenciled on the underside. Original paint with light gunning wear and restoration to neck and half of bill tip.

Provenance: Ed Johnson Collection Private Collection

Literature: B. Cheramie, "Louisiana Lures and Legends," Golden Meadows, LA, 1997, p. 182-183, makers discussed and pintails illustrated.

Provenance

Ed Johnson Collection Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent Mitchell Lafrance Pintails to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Sep 2026——$2,520
26 Sep 2026——$1,440
26 Sep 2026——$240
26 Jul 2007—Original$1,800

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