Makers / John Daddy Holly / Redhead
John Daddy Holly Redhead Drake
John "Daddy" Holly (1819-1892) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1870
$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesRedheadConfigDrake
The catalog record
John "Daddy" Holly (1819-1892) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1870 An early Susquehanna Flats decoy with painted eyes, carved bill detail, and its original weight. In old re-paint, worn to the wood in places, heavy gunning wear, and cracks in neck.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Daddy Holly Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $12,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $1,170 |
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Mar 2025 | — | Repaint | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Daddy Holly sales