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Doug Jester Two Bufflehead Hens

Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920

Doug Jester – Two Bufflehead Hens – 2021
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021

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SpeciesBuffleheadConfigPairSize11.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes

The catalog record

Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 11 1/2 in. long

A pair of "butterball" hens made from Jester's cottonwood supply. The smaller bird is signed by the maker. Original paint with light gunning wear.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Doug Jester Buffleheads to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
14 Oct 2026——$1,750
26 Jun 2026——$660
19 Mar 2026—Original$660
12 Mar 2026—Original$660
15 Feb 2026—Repaint$270

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