$21,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $17,500Estimate $20,000–$30,000
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesHarlequin DuckSize16.5"PaintOriginalCarved1880
The catalog record
Extremely rare working harlequin duck. Dr. George Ross Starr collection ink stamp twice on underside. One of only five known to exist. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Dr. George Ross Starr Jr collection. Robert Gresham collection. Private Southern collection.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent George May Harlequin Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2024 | — | — | $9,000 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | — | — | $10,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George May sales