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David W. Nichol Bufflehead Drake

David W. Nichol (1890-1977) Smiths Falls, ON, Canada, c. 1940

David W. Nichol – Bufflehead Drake – 2009
$1,150
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$800over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesBuffleheadConfigDrakeConditionGoodPaintOriginal

The catalog record

David W. Nichol (1890-1977) Smiths Falls, ON, Canada, c. 1940 Carved with a thin bottom board, this decoy features raised-etched primaries, carved secondary, and incised tail feather detail. Stamped u-shape feather detail on lower back and carved bill with coggled details. Rigged and hunted, this decoy has a nice overall patina. In good original paint with minor gunning wear. One wing tip is chipped; bottom board has small chip and faint age line at seam.

Literature: Bernie Gates, Ontario Decoys: II, Kingston, ON, 1986, pp. 143-148.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent David W. Nichol Bufflehead to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Apr 2023GoodOriginal$960

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All David W. Nichol sales