Makers / Doug Jester / Merganser
Doug Jester Merganser
Oversize merganser, Doug Jester, Chincoteague, Virginia.
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMerganserSize17.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Large decoy, with raised neck seat and carved tines of crest. Measures 17.75" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Ex collection of Leonard Willis.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $750 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Good | Original | $1,050 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales