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Corb Reed Half-size Swimming Mallard

James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1960

Corb Reed – Half-Size Swimming Mallard – 2022
$180
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesMallardPoseSwimmingSize13.25"PaintOriginalSignedyesFormHalf-size

The catalog record

James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1960 13 1/4 in. long

A half-size mallard with a typed label on the side of the base that reads: "Grey Mallard: A real gamey bird, not as fine for the table as the black mallard and not as wary, but one has to be a good marksman to bring one down." and includes the maker's signed initials.

Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection

Provenance

Michael Boxer Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Corb Reed Mallards to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
13 Apr 2023GoodOriginal$480
17 Feb 2017—Original$1,440

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