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Emil Peterson Pintail Drake
Emil Peterson (1880-1947) Russian Island, OR, c. 1920
$2,250
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$4,500under estimate
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize20"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Emil Peterson (1880-1947) Russian Island, OR, c. 1920 20 in. long
A carpenter and a boatbuilder, Petersen worked for a company that built Alaskan salmon fishing boats and he also built duck boats for his own use near Russian Island on the Columbia River. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 91, related decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Emil Peterson Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $810 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | Original | $1,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Emil Peterson sales