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James Whitney Goldeneye Pair and Black Duck
James H. Whitney (1892-1982) Falmouth Foreside, ME, c. 1960
$288
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$600under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigPairPoseTurned headPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
James H. Whitney (1892-1982) Falmouth Foreside, ME, c. 1960 Three folky over-size solid-bodied decoys. The black duck measures twenty-one inches from bill to tail. The goldeneye drake has a turned head, and the hen is slightly smaller. They are branded "J. H. Whitney" on the bottom. Original paint with light wear and a tight age crack along the bottom of each.
Provenance: John E. Lennon Collection
Provenance
John E. Lennon Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent James Whitney Goldeneyes to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $420 |
| Jul 2014 | — | Original | $300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All James Whitney sales