George R. Huey Merganser Hen
George Huey (1866-1947) Friendship, ME, c. 1880
The catalog record
George Huey (1866-1947) Friendship, ME, c. 1880 A rare hen merganser out of the carver's personal gunning rig. Incised "CR Huey" with a small decoy carved on the underside by the maker. Inset circular weight, original leather crest and tail. Nice eye-groove carving and incised mandible; inletted head. In good condition with gunning wear. Body is in original paint with some working touch up to white paint and head. Old age split down left side has been professionally filled.
Provenance: The Dinah and Stephen Lefkowitz Folk Art Collection Private Collection, Connecticut
Literature: John and Shirley Delph, New England Decoys, Exton, PA, pp. 32 and 34. Robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., Houston, TX, 1992, pp. 4-5.
Provenance
The Dinah and Stephen Lefkowitz Folk Art Collection Private Collection, Connecticut
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent George R. Huey Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| Jul 2014 | — | Original | $840 |
| Jul 2013 | — | Original | $5,463 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George R. Huey sales