Makers / Charles Perdew / Green-winged Teal
Charles Perdew Green-winged Teal Drake
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1930
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,500–$6,500under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesGreen-winged TealConfigDrakeSize10.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1930 10 3/4 in. long
A charming little Illinois River teal decoy with a Perdew weight on the bottom. Mostly original paint with some gunning and more recent touch-up.
Provenance: Herb Wetanson Collection
Literature: Ann Tandy Lacy, "Perdew: An Illinois Tradition," Muncie, IN, 1993, p. 152, related example illustrated. Stephen O'Brien and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 74, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Herb Wetanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Perdew Green-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $102,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $132,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2024 | — | — | $36,000 |
| Feb 2024 | Excellent | Original | $31,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales