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Miles Hancock Two Miniature Decoys
Miles Hancock (1888-1974) (attr.) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930
$180
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300under estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesDuck (unspecified)PaintOriginalQuantity2FormMiniature
The catalog record
Miles Hancock (1888-1974) (attr.) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 An early, smooth, six-inch-long red-breasted merganser decoy carving.
Verity Family, Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1920 A miniature bluebill decoy. Both are in original paint with patina, the bluebill has wear to the bill, tail edges, and the bottom.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Miles Hancock ducks, species not given to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2024 | — | — | $720 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | Excellent | — | $510 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | — | Original | $510 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $360 |
| Jul 2013 | — | Original | $403 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Miles Hancock sales