Makers / R. Madison Mitchell / Pintail
R. Madison Mitchell Pintail Drake
R. Madison Mitchell (1903-1993) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1970
$173
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakePoseTurned headPaintOriginal
The catalog record
R. Madison Mitchell (1903-1993) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1970 A decoy with slightly turned head by Mitchell.
Original paint with light gunning wear and age lines at the neck seam.
Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, purchased directly from the carver in the 1970s
Provenance
Private Collection, Massachusetts, purchased directly from the carver in the 1970s
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent R. Madison Mitchell Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $780 |
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $210 |
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $192 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All R. Madison Mitchell sales