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Bob White Swan

Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, 1985

Bob White – Swan – 2019
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley

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SpeciesSwanSize25.5"PaintOriginalCarved1985Signedyes

The catalog record

Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, 1985 25 1/2 in. long

A rare swan decoy in a tucked-head pose by the contemporary Delaware River master. The underside of the hollow body is signed, dated, and retains the maker's signature bobwhite quail weight. Original paint with minor wear.

Provenance: Randall Hobbs Collection

Provenance

Randall Hobbs Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Bob White Swans to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,114
Jul 2026—Original$5,700
7 May 2026ExcellentOriginal$990
19 Mar 2026Excellent—$600
27 Jun 2025Excellent—$1,080

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