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Doug Jester Rare Pintail Hen

Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920

Doug Jester – Rare Pintail Hen – 2020
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesPintailConfigHenSize17.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 17 1/2 in. long

An exceptional and early example by one of Chincoteague's best makers. Of the handful of Jester hen pintails that have surfaced in the last fifty years, this is among the finest. A closely related example from the Gresham Collection is illustrated in James Trimble's article on the maker published in "Decoy Magazine," March/April 2004 on page 9. Original paint with even gunning wear.

Provenance: William J. Butler Jr. Collection

Provenance

William J. Butler Jr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Doug Jester Pintails to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
3 Oct 2026—Original$540
Jul 2026MintOriginal$3,000
26 Jun 2026—Original$1,050
Feb 2026—Original$6,000
Nov 2025ExcellentOriginal$8,400

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales