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John McLoughlin Mallard
John McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1952
$1,265
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesMallardPaintOriginalCarved1952Signedyes
The catalog record
John McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1952 A hollow -carved decoy with carved and raised primary feathers, and bill detail. Signed and dated by the carver. In original paint with minimal wear from handling.
Provenance: Joseph and James West Collection By descent in the family to the current owner
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., New Jersey Decoys, Exton, PA, 1983, plate 423, p. 223.
Provenance
Joseph and James West Collection By descent in the family to the current owner
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John McLoughlin Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $297 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $150 |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Good | — | $510 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | — | Original | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John McLoughlin sales