Makers / Charles Perdew / Scaup/Bluebill
Charles Perdew Bluebill Drake
Charles Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1920
$5,750
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1920 An early Perdew decoy with Edna Perdew's best comb paint on the back. Retains Perdew's rare "Mfg. by C. A. Perdew, Henry, ILL” weight with very small impressed lettering. Fine original paint with minor gunning wear and some flaking; an age line along the back.
Provenance: Joseph French Collection
Provenance
Joseph French Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Charles Perdew Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| Mar 2025 | — | — | $540 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales