Makers / John Blair, Jr. / Scaup/Bluebill
John Blair, Jr. Matched Bluebill Pair
John Blair Jr. (1881-1953) Philadelphia, PA, c. 1920
$3,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,500–$6,500under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairPoseSwimmingSize13.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
John Blair Jr. (1881-1953) Philadelphia, PA, c. 1920 13 3/4 in. long
A rare pair by the maker carved in swimming postures. "JB" is stamped in the pad weight of the drake. Original paint with gunning wear. Drake has restoration to the underside of bill and an imperfection on the underside near weight.
Provenance: John Blair Jr. Rig Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Provenance
John Blair Jr. Rig Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent John Blair, Jr. Scaup/Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $7,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Blair, Jr. sales