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Nathan Rowley Horner Red-breasted Merganser Drake

Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942) West Creek, NJ, c. 1930

Nathan Rowley Horner – Red-Breasted Merganser Drake – 2023
$19,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$50,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023

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SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakeSize15.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942) West Creek, NJ, c. 1930 15 1/2 in. long

James Doherty selected a nearly identical decoy for his collection which is illustrated in his "Classic New Jersey Decoys" book. This lot is a rigmate with a sleek hollow body and a slightly tucked head capped with three delicate tines. The underside is stamped for the Somers G. Headley Collection and the David Campbell Collection. Outstanding original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Somers G. Headley Collection Larry Lambert Collection David Campbell Collection

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 102, Doherty rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Somers G. Headley Collection Larry Lambert Collection David Campbell Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Nathan Rowley Horner Mergansers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025Excellent—$18,000
Feb 2024ExcellentOriginal$19,200

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nathan Rowley Horner sales