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Walter Tube Dawson Mallard Drake

Walter "Tube" Dawson (1882-1995) Putnam, IL, c. 1920

Walter "Tube" Dawson – Mallard Drake – 2013
$345
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013

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SpeciesMallardConfigDrakeSize44"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Walter "Tube" Dawson (1882-1995) Putnam, IL, c. 1920 A hollow, Illinois River decoy displaying glass eyes, a notch-carved bill, comb-painted wing detail, and a lead strip weight with "44" stamped into it. Original paint with gunning wear to include a reset head.

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent Walter Tube Dawson Mallards to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2024—Original$5,400
Jul 2023—Original$19,200
17 Feb 2017—Original$480
Feb 2014—Original$10,200

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Walter Tube Dawson sales