John Tax Blue-winged Teal
Rare bluewing teal, John Tax, Osakis, Minnesota, 2nd quarter 20th century.
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800
Sold 27 Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlue-winged TealSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Tucked head with carved eyes and raised wingtips. Measures 13" long.
Provenance
Literature: "Last of the Prairie Carvers," published 1970, plate 15, exact decoy pictured.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent John Tax Blue-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | — | Original | $840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Tax sales