$42,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $35,000–$45,000
Sold 25 Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPair of MerganserConfigPairPoseTurned headSize15.25"PaintRepaintQuantity2
The catalog record
Rare rigmate pair of mergansers. Hen with slightly turned head. Both with extended crests, tack eyes, and fluted tails. Partially inlayed neck seats. “SGH” stamped on underside for the collection of Somers G. Headly. Both are also branded “WHP Jr” for the collection of William Purnell. Measure 15.25” and 15.75” long.
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Bill Purnell, Jr. Formerly in collection of Somers G. Headly.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Ira Hudson Pair of Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2023 | — | — | $3,240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales