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George May Harlequin Duck
Extremely rare working harlequin duck, George May, Nova Scotia, circa 1880.
$10,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $9,000Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold 8 Aug 2023at Guyette & Deeter Summer 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesHarlequin DuckSize15.5"Carved1880
The catalog record
Wide neck seat and upswept tail, typical of Lunenberg County decoys. Incised carving detail where colors change. Measures 15.5" long.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent George May Harlequin Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $21,000 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | — | — | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George May sales