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Wildfowler Decoy Company Merganser Drake and Merganser Hen
Wildfowler Decoys Inc. (1961-1984) Pt. Pleasant, NJ, and Babylon, NY, c. 1970
$230
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $100–$200over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Wildfowler Decoys Inc. (1961-1984) Pt. Pleasant, NJ, and Babylon, NY, c. 1970 A Charles Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant, Shourd's-style hollow hen, painted by William Kiem. The drake is a Babylon, New York, model made in the Shourd's style, painted by Anne Madsen. Original paint with light wear from handling; the hen's bill has been reset.
Provenance: John E. Lennon Collection
Provenance
John E. Lennon Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Wildfowler Decoy Company Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $111 |
| May 2025 | — | — | $450 |
| Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $360 |
| Mar 2024 | — | — | $750 |
| Jun 2023 | — | Original | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wildfowler Decoy Company sales