Makers / Doug Jester / Hooded Merganser
Doug Jester Hooded Merganser
Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesHooded MerganserConfigPairSize12.5"ConditionGoodPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Rigmate pair of hooded mergansers. Extended crest carving. Measure 12.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Private Southern collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Doug Jester Hooded Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $2,760 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | — | Original | $630 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $5,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales