Makers / Captain George Combs Sr. / Pintail
Captain George Combs Sr. Hollow High-head Pintail
Capt. George W. Combs Sr. (1911-1992) Freeport, Long Island, NY, 1930
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigRigSize16"PaintOriginalCarved1930Signedyes
The catalog record
Capt. George W. Combs Sr. (1911-1992) Freeport, Long Island, NY, 1930 16 in. long
This high-head pintail is one of two floating pintail known to have been made by Combs for his personal gunning rig. The underside of the hollow body is signed "G. W. Combs 1930." In original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Capt. George W. Combs Sr. Rig Private Collection, by descent from the above
Provenance
Capt. George W. Combs Sr. Rig Private Collection, by descent from the above
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Captain George Combs Sr. Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $37,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Captain George Combs Sr. sales