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Billy Ellis High-head Pintail Hen

William Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920

Billy Ellis – High-Head Pintail Hen – 2012
$288
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012

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SpeciesPintailConfigHenPaintOriginal

The catalog record

William Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920 A high-head pintail hen with glass eyes and deep incised bill carving. Original paint with even gunning wear. Break in neck reset.

Provenance: John Collier Collection

Provenance

John Collier Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Billy Ellis Pintails to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2026—Original$1,320
Feb 2025—Original$3,900

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