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Ben A. Heinemann Preening Gadwall Hen

Ben A. Heinemann (b. 1954) Durham, NC, 2014

Ben A. Heinemann – Preening Gadwall Hen – 2023
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023

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SpeciesGadwallConfigHenPosePreenerSize13"PaintOriginalCarved2014Signedyes

The catalog record

Ben A. Heinemann (b. 1954) Durham, NC, 2014 13 in. long

A bold, hollow carving with a cranked-head posture, dramatically raised wing tips, and strong paint detail. The carving is signed, identified, and dated on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection

Provenance

Michael Boxer Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Ben A. Heinemann Gadwalls to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
20 Dec 2025——$810
7 Aug 2025ExcellentOriginal$2,280
3 Oct 2024Excellent—$840
29 Aug 2024Mint—$1,320
4 Apr 2024ExcellentOriginal$960

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben A. Heinemann sales