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William Quinn Mallard

William Quinn (1915-1969), Yardley, Pennsylvania.

William Quinn – Mallard – 2025
$9,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $8,000Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesMallardConfigRigSize16.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

Rare hollow carved mallard with relief carved wingtips and incised feather carving. From Quinn's personal rig, with "W.Quinn Yardley PA" painted on underside. Measures 16.75" long.

Provenance

Johnny Hillman collection. Bill Gross collection. Bob White collection. Private New Jersey collection.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent William Quinn Mallard to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
23 Apr 2026Mint—$16,800
15 Nov 2025—Original$9,600
9 Nov 2024ExcellentOriginal$7,800

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