Makers / Charles Perdew / Mallard
Charles Perdew Miniature Mallard Pair
Charles Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1950
$1,150
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesMallardConfigPairPosePreenerPaintOriginalQuantity2FormMiniature
The catalog record
Charles Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1950 A preening mallard hen and straight head drake measuring six and seven inches. Both were carved and painted by Charles Perdew. The birds exhibit glass eyes, carved bill detail, and raised primaries. Both are in original paint with minor touch-up; the drake has a tail repair.
Literature: Ann Tandy Lacy, "Perdew, an Illinois Tradition" Muncie, IN, 1993, p. 226, similar examples illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Perdew Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $2,625 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $156 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $168,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $13,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales