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Ben Dye Bluebill

Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896) Perryville, MD, c. 1870

Ben Dye – Bluebill – 2023
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023

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SpeciesScaup/BluebillSize13"PaintRepaint

The catalog record

Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896) Perryville, MD, c. 1870 13 in. long

An early Upper Bay decoy with excellent form. Old working paint with repaint to black, top of head and bill are restored.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Ben Dye Scaup/Bluebill to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
4 Oct 2026——$690

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