Makers / Keyes Chadwick / Red-breasted Merganser
Keyes Chadwick Red-breasted Merganser
Keyes Chadwick (1865-1958), Oaks Bluff, Massachusetts.
$11,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,000–$18,000under estimate
Sold 24 Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesRed-breasted MerganserConfigPairSize17.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes
The catalog record
Pair of red-breasted mergansers. Both with slightly turned heads and round inlaid lead weights. Drake from the Foote rig and so branded. Hen with Q brand for the Quandy collection. Measure 17.25" and 18" long.
Provenance
Provenance: John Decesare collection.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Keyes Chadwick Red-breasted Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $990 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | — | Original | $45,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Keyes Chadwick sales