Makers / Doug Jester / Merganser
Doug Jester Merganser
Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.
$1,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMerganserSize101"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Large merganser with raised neck seat and extended crest carving. Iron keel on the underside. "101" stamped near keel. Measures 18.5" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $750 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Good | Original | $1,050 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales