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Benjamin Holmes Bluebill Drake
Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) (attributed) Stratford, CT, c. 1910
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrake
The catalog record
Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) (attributed) Stratford, CT, c. 1910 A classic carved Stratford bluebill. Mackey obtained a gunning rig of these birds and most collectors have attributed them to Holmes. Originally a hen, the decoy was repainted as a drake. The rigging has been removed.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection The University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection The University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Benjamin Holmes Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | — | Repaint | $570 |
| Feb 2021 | — | — | $540 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Repaint | $2,160 |
| Feb 2014 | — | Repaint | $1,920 |
| Jul 2009 | — | Repaint | $230 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Benjamin Holmes sales