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Doug Jester Merganser Hen
Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1925
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
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The catalog record
Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1925 A fine early long-bodied gunning model, with all four crest tines intact, original lead weight.
In original paint with even gunning wear, small ding on top of head.
Provenance: Colonel Hall Collection Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Literature: Q. Coilo, American Decoys, Epharata, PA, 1972, p. 19. G. and L. Kangas, Decoys: A North American Survey, Spanish Fork, 1983, UT, p. 24.
Provenance
Colonel Hall Collection Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $420 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $300 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $300 |
| Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales