Makers / Dave Umbrella Watson / Pintail
Dave Umbrella Watson Pintail Drake
Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1938) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$700over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize16.75"
The catalog record
Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1938) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 16 3/4 in. long
The underside bears the Assateague Rod and Gun Club paw brand. Mix of old and restored paint, and an old crack through the tail.
Provenance: Assateague Rod and Gun Club Rig Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 84, pl. 114, related decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Assateague Rod and Gun Club Rig Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Dave Umbrella Watson Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,289 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $30,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $72,000 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | — | Repaint | $1,200 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | — | — | $630 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dave Umbrella Watson sales