Makers / John Blair, Sr. / Blue-winged Teal
John Blair, Sr. Blue-winged Teal
John Blair, Sr. (1842-1928), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
$12,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $15,000–$25,000under estimate
Sold 26 Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlue-winged TealConfigHenSize13.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Very rare bluewing teal hen. Hollow carved with two wooden plugs on the underside. "WHP Jr" branded on the underside for the collection of William Purnell. Measures 13.25" long.
Provenance
Provenance: William Purnell Jr collection. James Keegan collection.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent John Blair, Sr. Blue-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | — | Original | $30,000 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | — | Original | $2,280 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Blair, Sr. sales