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James Whitney Goldeneye Drake

James H. Whitney (1892-1982) (attr.) Falmouth Foreside, ME, c. 1920

James Whitney – Goldeneye Drake – 2020
$420
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigDrakeSize14.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

James H. Whitney (1892-1982) (attr.) Falmouth Foreside, ME, c. 1920 14 1/2 in. long

A goldeneye decoy hailing from Maine, believed to be a very early example of this maker's work. Original paint with gunning wear; the head is slightly loose.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent James Whitney Goldeneyes to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2014—Original$300
Jul 2011—Original$288

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