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Joel Barber Broadbill Pair

Joel Barber (1876-1952) Wilton, CT, c. 1940

Joel Barber – Broadbill Pair – 2012
$1,380
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$6,000under estimate
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley

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SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairSize1940"Quantity2

The catalog record

Joel Barber (1876-1952) Wilton, CT, c. 1940 A paper label on the bottom of the drake reads "Lloyd Johnson Collection, Joel Barber Broadbill." The hen is inscribed "acquired 12/1960, made by Joel Barber, as per Lloyd Johnson, @1940" and displays the Headley "SGH" collection stamp and the J.B. French Collection stamp on the underside. Original condition with gunning wear. The hen's eyes have been reset.

Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection Somers G. Headley Collection Joseph B. French Collection Don Stilwell Collection

Provenance

Lloyd Johnson Collection Somers G. Headley Collection Joseph B. French Collection Don Stilwell Collection

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent Joel Barber Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2021—Original$1,320
Feb 2021—Original$780
Jul 2017—Original$3,600
16 Jan 2012—Original$1,265

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