Makers / Charles Bergman / Pintail
Charles Bergman Pintail Drake
Charles Bergman (1856-1946) Astoria, OR, c. 1930
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize20"
The catalog record
Charles Bergman (1856-1946) Astoria, OR, c. 1930 20 in. long
This decoy shows the maker's crisp and stylish paint patterns over a hollow body with a long sprig tail and ridged bill. Working second coat of Bergman paint with gunning wear and a partial bill restoration.
Provenance: Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 79, related carving illustrated.
Provenance
Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Bergman Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| 16 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $4,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Bergman sales