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John Tax Bluegill

Carved wooden bluegills, mounted on plaque, John Tax, Osakis, Minnesota.

John Tax – Bluegill – 2023
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200
Sold 27 Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesBluegillSize5"PaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes

The catalog record

Stamped "John Tax Osakis, MN" on back. Fish have carved gills with open mouths. Plaque measures 5" x 9".

Provenance

Provenance: George and Miriam Van Walleghem collection.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent John Tax Bluegill to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
24 Apr 2025—Original$660

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Tax sales