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Charles Perdew Outstanding Mallard Pair
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1940
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023
SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize15.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1940 15 3/4 in. long
An excellent rigmate pair with a slightly turned-head drake. Both birds feature Charlie Perdew's best paint with nice warm patina. The hen has an "HH" rig stamp on the underside. Original paint with light gunning wear, including minor flakes at back of hen's neck and wear at drake's waterline.
Literature: Stephen B. O’Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, pp. 68-72, related examples illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Perdew Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $2,625 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $156 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $168,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $13,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales