Makers / Cigar Daisey / Brant
Cigar Daisey Swimming Brant
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1928-2017) Chincoteague, VA, 1971
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesBrantPoseSwimmingSize19.5"PaintOriginalCarved1971Signedyes
The catalog record
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1928-2017) Chincoteague, VA, 1971 19 1/2 in. long
A cork-bodied decoy with a wooden bottom board which is signed, dated, and branded by the maker. Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Milton C. Weiler Collection Private Collection, by descent in the family
Provenance
Milton C. Weiler Collection Private Collection, by descent in the family
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Cigar Daisey Brant to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | — | Original | $690 |
| 20 Dec 2025 | — | Repaint | $960 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | — | — | $630 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Excellent | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Cigar Daisey sales