Makers / George R. Huey / Merganser
George R. Huey Red-breasted Merganser Drake
George R. Huey (1866-1937) Friendship, ME, c. 1930
$840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
George R. Huey (1866-1937) Friendship, ME, c. 1930 A Down East merganser displaying carved eyes, an inletted neck, and gently raised wings. Incised in the bottom by the maker "Made By G R Huey." Original paint with light gunning wear, a cracked neck, a bill tip chip, and a tail chip.
Literature: John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, p. 34, similar decoys illustrated. Robert Shaw, "Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D.," Houston, TX, 1992, p. 5, similar decoys illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent George R. Huey Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| Jul 2013 | — | Original | $5,463 |
| Jul 2009 | Good | Original | $5,750 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George R. Huey sales