Ed Snyder Early Preening Pintail Hen
Ed Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA, c. 1945
The catalog record
Ed Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA, c. 1945 15 in. long
An exceedingly rare Snyder decoy from his early period. The underside has a keel with a poured lead weight. Illustrating the rarity of these sleepers, a published image of a Snyder rig from this era shows one pair of sleepers in a rig of two dozen pintails. Original paint with even gunning wear, touch-up to underside, lower sides, and top of head.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 420, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ed Snyder Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $600 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $360 |
| 16 Jan 2012 | — | — | $575 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ed Snyder sales