Makers / William Quinn / Pintail

William Quinn Pintail

William Quinn (1915-1969), Yardley, Pennsylvania.

William Quinn – Pintail – 2026
$36,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $30,000Estimate $15,000–$25,000over estimate
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesPintailConfigPairSize17.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes

The catalog record

Excellent rigmate pair of pintails. Hollow carved, three piece bodies with tucked heads and raised “V” wingtip carving. From the maker’s own rig, with name and town painted on underside. Measure 17.5” long.

Provenance

Dr. Gary Gosdin collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent William Quinn Pintail to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
9 Nov 2024Mint—$31,200

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Quinn sales