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Charles Perdew Mallard Pair
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1940
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,500–$6,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize15.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1940 15 3/4 in. long
A rigmate pair of hollow decoys with "Henry...Perdew...Ill." lead-strip weights. Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Cheryl Sterling Collection
Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, pp. 140-142, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Cheryl Sterling Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Perdew Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $2,625 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $156 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $168,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $13,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales