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John R. Wells Pintail Pair

John R. Wells (1861-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900

John R. Wells – Pintail Pair – 2024
$14,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024

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SpeciesPintailConfigPairSize16"PaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

John R. Wells (1861-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 16 in. long

A refined hollow rigmate pair with exceptional plumage. The undersides are branded "JRW Maker" and have a painted "A.P.J." rig marking. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, approximately half of each bill is restored, and scattered touch-up and fill mostly to shot scars and edges of tails. White on drake has been strengthened.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent John R. Wells Pintails to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2017ExcellentOriginal$25,200
Jul 2017—Original$13,200

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