$78,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$50,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesSwanConfigRigPosePreenerSize24.5"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
The only known preening swan by Charles Birch. Hollow carved with raised neck seat and tack eyes. Purchased from the gunning rig of Col. Tom Lipscomb. Measures 24.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Hunting rig of Col. Tom Lipscomb. Thomas Winstel collection. Don and Mary Elizabeth Snyder collection.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Charles Birch Swan to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $108,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Birch sales