Makers / George Boyd / Red-breasted Merganser
George Boyd Red-breasted Merganser
George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire.
$4,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $3,700Estimate $2,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesRed-breasted MerganserConfigPairPoseTurned headSize4.25"ConditionMintQuantity2Size classMiniature / decorative
The catalog record
Excellent pair of miniature red-breasted mergansers. Hen with slightly turned head and both with extended crest. Drake is identified in pencil on the underside. Measure 4.25" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Dan Graf collection.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent George Boyd Red-breasted Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $90,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales