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Cigar Daisey Red-breasted Merganser
Pair of red breasted mergansers, Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia.
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesRed-breasted MerganserConfigPairSize17.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1977Signedyes
The catalog record
Hollow carved with slightly turned and forward head pose. Comb feather paint on drake. Both with extended crests. "Cigar" branded on underside. Dated 1977. Measure 17.25" and 18.75" long.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Cigar Daisey Red-breasted Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $408 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| Sep 2024 | Mint | — | $2,700 |
| Apr 2023 | Excellent | Original | $1,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Cigar Daisey sales