$90,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $40,000–$60,000over estimate
Sold 9 Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPintailConfigHenPoseTurned headSize16.25"ConditionExcellent
The catalog record
Excellent pintail hen with slightly turned head and deep shoulder carving on back. Made for and gifted to Dr. Edgar Burke. McCleery collection ink stamp and Sotheby's sticker on the underside. Extra fancy paint detail was changed in the making to be more detailed than the more simple pattern as it was made special for their friend, Dr. Burke. Measures 16.25" long. G&D SOLD $90000 including 20% BP. Lot 22. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-1HIAH5
Provenance
Made for Dr. Edgar Burke. Dr. James McCleery collection. James and Lyda Madden collection. Dr. Edgar Burke. McCleery collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,467 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $10,800 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $36,000 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales