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Cigar Daisey Curlew
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1928-2017), Chincoteague, Virginia.
$1,080
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800under estimate
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCurlewSize21"Carved1962Signedyes
The catalog record
Large curlew with relief wing carving. Signed and dated 1962. "Cigar" branded on underside of driftwood base. Measures 21" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Chincoteague Refuge Museum.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Cigar Daisey Curlew to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,440 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | — | — | $1,170 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | Excellent | Original | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Cigar Daisey sales