Herter's Great Horned Owl Decoy
Herters Manufacturing Inc. (est. 1890s) Waseca, MN, c. 1940
$780
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesOwlPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Herters Manufacturing Inc. (est. 1890s) Waseca, MN, c. 1940 20 in. tall
This vintage working owl decoy has a pleasing dry weathered patina and is mounted on a removable base. Original paint with gunning wear revealing tan primer and wood, chip under right plumicorn, and back left chunk of original perch is missing.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Herter's Owls to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2024 | — | — | $390 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| Jul 2017 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Herter's sales