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William Bill Neal Preening Mallard Pair

William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014) Black Point, CA, 1976

William "Bill" Neal – Preening Mallard Pair – 2023
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairPosePreenerSize14"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1976Signedyes

The catalog record

William "Bill" Neal (1924-2014) Black Point, CA, 1976 14 in. long

Two preeners signed by the maker on the underside and dated. The undersides of the ducks' tails bear Neal’s “WN” brand. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 175, related carvings illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 154, related carvings illustrated.

Provenance

Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent William Bill Neal Mallard to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
8 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$330

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Bill Neal sales