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Dave Umbrella Watson Pintail

Very rare pintail hen, Dave "Umbrella" Watson, Chincoteague, Virginia, 1st quarte 20th century.

Dave "Umbrella" Watson – Pintail – 2023
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000under estimate
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesPintailConfigHenSize17.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

Hollow carved with slight relief wingtip carving and raised, forward slanting neck seat. From the "bear paw" rig, and so branded on the underside. Measures 17.25" long.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Dave Umbrella Watson Pintail to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
1 Dec 2023—Repaint$1,200
13 Apr 2023——$630
Apr 2023—Repaint$4,500

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dave Umbrella Watson sales