Orlando Os Bibber American Merganser Hen
Orlando Sylvester "Os" Bibber (1882-1970) South Harpswell, ME, c. 1910
The catalog record
Orlando Sylvester "Os" Bibber (1882-1970) South Harpswell, ME, c. 1910
The body is a solid two-piece construction, comprised of two boards with two filled screws securing them together. Original paint with even gunning wear, worn to wood in places; rigging removed. The neck has been reset with old glue; chip to underside of bill.
Provenance: George V. Soule Collection By descent to the current owner
Literature: Robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., Houston, TX, 1992, pp. 4-5.
Provenance
George V. Soule Collection By descent to the current owner
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Orlando Os Bibber Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $12,000 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $13,200 |
| Jul 2011 | — | — | $11,500 |
| Jul 2008 | — | Original | $39,100 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Orlando Os Bibber sales