John Tax Scaup
Rare bluebill, John Tax, Osakis, Minnesota, 2nd quarter 20th century.
$2,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800over estimate
Sold 27 Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesScaupSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Relief wingtip carving and carved eyes. Scratch feather paint detail. Measures 13" long.
Provenance
Literature: "Last of the Prairie Carvers," published 1970, plate 28, exact decoy pictured.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent John Tax Scaup to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | Good | Original | $240 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | — | Original | $480 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | — | Original | $780 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | — | Original | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Tax sales