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Mitchell Lafrance Swimming Mallard Hen

Mitchel LaFrance (1882-1979) Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935

Mitchell Lafrance – Swimming Mallard Hen – 2023
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023

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SpeciesMallardConfigHenPoseSwimmingSize16.75"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mitchel LaFrance (1882-1979) Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935 16 3/4 in. long

A classic early LaFrance decoy with crisp paint, raised wings, and full cheeks on its slightly turned and swimming head. Original paint with moderate wear, including puppy chew to bill and original filler loss to line in left wing. Touch-up to reset neck.

Literature: B. Cheramie, "Louisiana Lures and Legends," Golden Meadows, LA, 1997, p. 185, related mallards illustrated.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Mitchell Lafrance Mallards to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Sep 2026——$570
Feb 2026—Original$1,320
26 Jul 2007—Original$1,500

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