Makers / John Blair, Sr. / Blue-winged Teal
John Blair, Sr. Blue-winged Teal
John Blair, Sr. (1843-1929), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
$30,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$40,000
Sold 25 Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlue-winged TealConfigHenSize13.25"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Very rare bluewing teal hen. Hollow carved with raised neck seat and tack eyes. Branded "D.V. Allen" twice on underside. Measures 13.25" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Bruce Williams collection. Private southern collection.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent John Blair, Sr. Blue-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | — | Original | $2,280 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Blair, Sr. sales