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Doug Jester Miniature Merganser Drake
Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakeSize7"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA 7 in. long
A miniature red-breasted merganser decoy with a pad weight. Original paint with some flaking to crest and tail, and a replaced bill.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired in 1992
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired in 1992
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $420 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $300 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $300 |
| Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales