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John Tax Fish Decoy

Rare sunfish decoy, John Tax, Osakis, Minnesota.

John Tax – Fish decoy – 2023
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold 11 Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesFish DecoySize4.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Stylish carved dorsal fin and line tie. Painted eyes. Slightly curved tail with metal fin. 4.5" long.

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent John Tax Fish Decoy to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
4 Sep 2025—Original$600
24 Apr 2025—Original$600
24 Apr 2025—Original$360
24 Apr 2025—Original$300

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