Ben Dye Early Redhead Drake
Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896) Perryville, MD, c. 1880
The catalog record
Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896) Perryville, MD, c. 1880 12 3/4 in. long
This early Upper Bay decoy bears the Mackey Collection ink stamp. He illustrated this decoy in his book, noting, "stylized paint patterns such as this were seldom used after 1900 on Chesapeake Bay waters." In old repaint with heavy gunning wear and a neck crack.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Literature: William J. Mackey, Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p. 145, pl. 122, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Dye Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $3,600 |
| Feb 2021 | — | — | $2,640 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | — | $600 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $5,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Dye sales