$27,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$50,000under estimate
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallardPoseTurned headSize19.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare stick up mallard. Hollow carved vertical laminate construction with slightly turned head and applied wooden tail sprig. Two separate holes drilled in underside for positioning. One appears to be later. Measures 19.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: John Lindgren collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent John Tax Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | — | — | $360 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | — | — | $180 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Tax sales