Bob May Swimming Bluebill Pair
Robert “Bob" May (1873-1950) Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairPoseSwimmingSize14.25"PaintRepaintQuantity2
The catalog record
Robert “Bob" May (1873-1950) Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920 14 1/4 in. long
A hollow raised-wing pair with inlaid bottom boards. In working repaint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Paul Brisco Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Provenance
Paul Brisco Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Bob May Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $240 |
| 18 May 2024 | — | Original | $690 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bob May sales