$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesOwlPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Herters Manufacturing Inc. (est. 1890s) Waseca, MN, c. 1940 18 1/2 in. tall
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Literature: Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 100, related example illustrated. William J. Mackey Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p. 198, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Herter's Owls to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $780 |
| 18 May 2024 | — | — | $390 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2017 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Herter's sales