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Charlie Joiner Swan

Charlie "Speed" Joiner (1921-2015) Chestertown, MD, 1990

Charlie Joiner – Swan – 2019
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley

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SpeciesSwanSize31"PaintOriginalCarved1990Signedyes

The catalog record

Charlie "Speed" Joiner (1921-2015) Chestertown, MD, 1990 31 in. long

A traditional Upper Bay decoy by this famous carver who apprenticed under R. Madison Mitchell (1903-1993). Two of his decoys are in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts collection. Joiner initially employed a Havre de Grace carving style similar to the Holly family; however, his elaborate and stylized paint as seen here is reminiscent of the Ward Brothers. Signed "Charlie Joiner" and dated 1990 on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Charlie Joiner Swans to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$10,200
Mar 2026ExcellentOriginal$510
Feb 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,080
Feb 2025——$690
Feb 2023Mint—$7,200

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