Makers / Charles Perdew / Pintail
Charles Perdew Pintail Drake
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Peoria, IL, c. 1925
$5,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize16.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Peoria, IL, c. 1925 16 1/4 in. long
A fine, early Illinois River pintail with Charlie's best carving and Edna's meticulous paint. The underside is stamped "ED MOORE." Original paint with gunning wear, flaking, and touch-up to reset neck.
Provenance: Chris Medau Rig Private Collection
Literature: Stephen B. O’Brien, Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, pp. 63-66.
Provenance
Chris Medau Rig Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Perdew Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $78,000 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,920 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $66,000 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Repaint | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales