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Dodge Factory Mallard Pair
J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893) Detroit, MI, c. 1890
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesMallardConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 A very rare style of Dodge decoy from the Canoe and Oar Works period of production. This exact pair of birds is illustrated in Sharp and Dodge's book "Detroit Decoy Dynasty." Original paint with even gunning wear, restored neck filler on hen's left side.
Literature: Ron Sharp and Bill Dodge, "Detroit Decoy Dynasty: The Factory Decoys of Peterson, Dodge, and Mason," Lawsonville, NC, 2009, p. 218, photo 6-6, exact pair of decoys illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Dodge Factory Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $192 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $330 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dodge Factory sales