Makers / Fred C. Nickerson / Merganser
Fred C. Nickerson Red-breasted Merganser
Fred C. Nickerson (1902-1980) Falmouth, MA, 1930
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesMerganserSize19"PaintOriginalCarved1930
The catalog record
Fred C. Nickerson (1902-1980) Falmouth, MA, 1930 19 in. long
A hollow decoy with a three-piece body by this member of the Nickerson family who split his time between Cape Cod and Nova Scotia. It features raised wing detail and a horse-hair crest. Original paint with even gunning wear and some loss to hair.
Provenance: Private Collection, Cape Cod
Provenance
Private Collection, Cape Cod
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