Makers / Doug Jester / Merganser
Doug Jester Merganser
Merganser hen, Doug Jester, Chincoteague, Virginia, 2nd quartet 20th century.
$2,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold Aug 2023at Guyette & Deeter Summer 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMerganserConfigHenSize17.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Raised neck seat and extended carved crest. Scratch feather paint detail on back. Cotton wood body was rigged, but never weighted. Writing on the underside indicates it was purchased by Bus Humphreys from the maker. Measures 17.5" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $750 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Good | Original | $1,050 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales