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Corb Reed Mallard Pair

James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970

Corb Reed – Mallard Pair – 2017
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,400–$1,800
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairPoseCallingPaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 A turned-head drake and a calling hen, both are stamped by the maker on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from Ronnie Newcomb

Literature: Barry R. and Velma A. Berkey, "Chincoteague Carvers and Their Decoys," Gettysburg, PA, 1981, pp. 75-76, similar decoys illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, acquired from Ronnie Newcomb

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
13 Apr 2023GoodOriginal$480
Jul 2022—Original$180

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