$69,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,000–$18,000over estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPintailConfigHenPoseTurned headSize17.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Pinch breast style pintail hen with raised and slightly turned head. An outstanding form for a working decoy. Old lead filled copper pipe section used as a weight. Signed and dated 1930 at a later date. Measures 17.25" long. G&D SOLD $69000 including 20% BP. Lot 143. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-1B372V
Provenance
Richard Bourne 1982 auction. James and Lyda Madden collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,467 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $10,800 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $36,000 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales