Makers / Roswell E. Bliss / Scaup/Bluebill
Roswell E. Bliss Bluebill Pair
Roswell Bliss (1887-1967) Stratford, CT, c. 1945
$403
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400over estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairConditionGoodQuantity2
The catalog record
Roswell Bliss (1887-1967) Stratford, CT, c. 1945 A pair of Stratford school bluebills branded "R. Bliss" on the bottom. Also branded "J.E.T." for the Jack Tierney collection. The hen is in original condition. The drake is in very good condition with minimal gunning wear and his rigging removed.
Provenance: John "Jack" Tierney Collection
Provenance
John "Jack" Tierney Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Roswell E. Bliss Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | — | Repaint | $420 |
| 21 Jan 2013 | — | Original | $633 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Roswell E. Bliss sales