Makers / Shang Wheeler / Scaup/Bluebill
Shang Wheeler Bluebill Hen
Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1935
$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigHenSize12"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1935 13 1/12 in. long
This hen, captured in motion, displays a slight turn from the tip of bill to the end of the tail. The pine head shows the adept bill and cheek carving that set Wheeler apart from most makers. The balsa body features deep shoulder grooves and raised wing detail with subtle blended paint. Original paint with even gunning wear and rubs mostly along bottom edge.
Provenance: Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Provenance
Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Shang Wheeler Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $27,000 |
| Oct 2024 | — | Original | $510 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $3,360 |
| 18 May 2024 | — | Original | $330 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | — | $300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales