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Keyes Chadwick Tucked-head Redhead Hen
Henry Keyes Chadwick (1865-1958) Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1900
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesRedheadConfigHenSize15.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Henry Keyes Chadwick (1865-1958) Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long
A rare Chadwick decoy showcasing his early, long body carving style. Original paint with gunning wear, touch-up to flaking.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1990, pp. 67 and 70, rigmate illustrated.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Keyes Chadwick Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,440 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 21 May 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $930 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Keyes Chadwick sales