Charles Perdew Green-winged Teal Drake
Charles Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1930
The catalog record
Charles Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1930 A charming little Illinois River teal decoy with the owner’s initials "LHC" carved along the bottom of one side. Displaying mostly original paint; the working repaint has been taken down with areas of bare wood showing through and some of the original paint “skinned” particularly to the head and breast. The weight has been removed.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection The University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Literature: Ann Tandy Lacy, Perdew: An Illinois River Tradition, Indianapolis, IN, 1993, p. 102.
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection The University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Perdew Green-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $102,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $132,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2024 | — | — | $36,000 |
| Feb 2024 | Excellent | Original | $31,200 |
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