The catalog record
Ken Harris (1905-1981) Woodville, NY, c. 1951 A special matched pair of pintails made for the National Decoy Show (Syracuse, NY) in 1951, where they placed second. Exhibiting fine scratch and comb paint detail. The drake is signed in ink and the hen has Harris' paint stamp and a partial signature on a show label. Both are in very good original condition. The drake has a small age line in the back where a knot dried out. The hen has a tight age crack in back.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Literature: Ernestine Johnson, "'Ken' Harris Decoys," Decoy Collector's Guide, Jan-Mar, 1965, pp. 28-30.
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Ken Harris Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $180 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $300 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ken Harris sales