$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $1,900Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold 18 May 2024at American Sporting Auctions, 18 May 2024
SpeciesPintail DrakeConfigDrakePosePreenerSize18.5"ConditionMint
The catalog record
David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT c.2000's 18.5" long
Fantastic hollow carved preening pintail drake decoy carved in the classic Shang Wheeler style. Smooth body with some bill carved details. Made to appear slightly older by the maker even shading the bottomg to make it appear as if a weight had been on the decoy and removed. Stamped with his DBW initials under the line tie.
Condition: Mint
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