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Joe King Tucked-head Bluebill

Joseph S. King (1905-1992) Edgely, PA, c. 1930

Joe King – Tucked-head Bluebill – 2020
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigRigSize13"

The catalog record

Joseph S. King (1905-1992) Edgely, PA, c. 1930 13 in. long

Hailing from the artist's own rig, this decoy is a fine Joe King bluebill. The weight on bottom is stamped "J. S. King, Edgely, PA." In gunning paint by the maker.

Provenance: William J. Butler Jr. Collection

Provenance

William J. Butler Jr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Joe King Scaup/Bluebill to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2012—Repaint$575

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