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Joseph West Red-breasted Merganser Pair
Joseph West (1907-1986) and James West (1937-2000) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1950
$240
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
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The catalog record
Joseph West (1907-1986) and James West (1937-2000) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1950
The hen retains a Roy Bull collection brand on the bottom. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Roy Bull Collection (hen) Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, pp. 52-55, plates 74-85, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Roy Bull Collection (hen) Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Joseph West Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $360 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph West sales