Makers / Henry Ruggles / Ringneck
Henry Ruggles Rare Ring-necked Duck
Henry Ruggles (1830-1897) Henry, IL, c. 1880
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesRingneckSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Henry Ruggles (1830-1897) Henry, IL, c. 1880 13 in. long
Finding any Ruggles decoys in good old paint has proven difficult for collectors, making this ringbill carving a very rare find. The underside has a "Y" brand, which is also seen on the Masterworks redhead by the maker. Old, possibly original paint, with even gunning wear to the wood.
Provenance: Robert Metcalf Collection
Provenance
Robert Metcalf Collection
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