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Paul Lipke Blue-winged Teal Drake

Paul Lipke (1892-1970) Whiting, IN, c. 1940

Paul Lipke – Blue-Winged Teal Drake – 2024
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024

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SpeciesBlue-winged TealConfigDrakeSize12.25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Paul Lipke (1892-1970) Whiting, IN, c. 1940 12 1/4 in. long

Only one rig of Lipke decoys have surfaced, and they have found their way into top collections, including those of Jim Cook and Leonard "Rusty" Johnson. This very hollow drake displays the maker's best form with fat cheeks, a refined bill, and a slightly turned and uplifted head. It was selected for the "Great Lakes Decoy Interpretations" book. The underside has his "PL" stamped in the weight. Lipke's are among the finest decoys from the state of Indiana. Original paint with light wear and a few paint flakes.

Provenance: Hank Norman Collection

Literature: Gene and Linda Kangas, "Great Lakes Decoy Interpretations," Concord, OH, 2011, p. 180, exact decoy illustrated twice.

Provenance

Hank Norman Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Paul Lipke Blue-winged Teal to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025—Original$1,800
25 Jul 2015—Original$540

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Paul Lipke sales