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Frank Strey Hump-backed Broadbill Pair

Frank Strey (1890-1966) Oshkosh, WI, c. 1920

Frank Strey – Hump-backed Broadbill Pair – 2021
$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021

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SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairSize14.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

Frank Strey (1890-1966) Oshkosh, WI, c. 1920 14 1/2 in. long

A captivating pair of oversized high-head, hump-backed decoys. A drake rigmate was acquired by the Shelburne Museum for its collection in the 1980s. Original paint with some gunning paint, wear, and age lines. Partial restoration to drake's bill.

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent Frank Strey Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
10 Oct 2026——$480
Jul 2025ExcellentOriginal$900
29 Nov 2024—Original$510
Apr 2023—Original$1,680

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