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Doug Jester Bufflehead
Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBuffleheadSize11.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Unused bufflehead with slightly raised neck seat. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 11.25" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Bill and Alice Walsh Collection. Obtained from Somers Headley, Wilmington, DE who bought from SDN Jester 1950.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Bufflehead to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | — | $660 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $660 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $660 |
| 15 Feb 2026 | — | Repaint | $270 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Good | Repaint | $570 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales