Makers / Doug Jester / Red-breasted Merganser
Doug Jester Red-breasted Merganser
Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.
$6,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesRed-breasted MerganserSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Red-breasted merganser. Extended crest carving. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 16" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Oliver Smith collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Red-breasted Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $300 |
| Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $840 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $2,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales