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Nathan Cobb, Jr. Redhead

Nathan Cobb, Jr. (1825-1905), Cobb Island, Virginia.

Nathan Cobb, Jr. – Redhead – 2024
$37,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $25,000–$35,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesRedheadSize12.25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Rare hollow carved redhead with carved eyes, raised wingtips, and inlet neck seat. "N" carved on the underside. Mackey collection ink stamp and William Purnell collection brand on the underside. Measures 12.25" long.

Provenance

Provenance: William J. Mackey collection. William Purnell collection. Private Virginia collection.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Nathan Cobb, Jr. Redhead to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$42,000
Nov 2025—Original$87,000
Nov 2024—Original$60,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nathan Cobb, Jr. sales