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Doug Jester Red-breasted Merganser Pair
S. Douglas Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague Island, VA, c. 1930
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The catalog record
S. Douglas Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague Island, VA, c. 1930 A pair of solid full-bodied decoys originally from the Somers Headley collection with their original weights and "SGH" stamped in the bottom. Restoration to heads, working repaint, and gunning wear.
Provenance: Somers G. Headley Collection, New Jersey Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Provenance
Somers G. Headley Collection, New Jersey Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $420 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $300 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $300 |
| Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
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