Bob White White-rig American Merganser
Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, c. 1985
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
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The catalog record
Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, c. 1985 18 in. long
One of six made for the carver's own personal hunting rig. This decoy retains the maker's bobwhite-quail lead weight and copper name plate. Original paint with light gunning wear and a red paint smudge on lower left side.
Provenance: Bob White Rig Private Collection, New Jersey
Provenance
Bob White Rig Private Collection, New Jersey
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bob White Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,800 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,560 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,140 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | — | Original | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bob White sales