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Charles Perdew Miniature Pintail
Charles Perdew (1882-1964) Henry, IL, c. 1940
$518
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesPintailPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
Charles Perdew (1882-1964) Henry, IL, c. 1940 Measuring just over four and one-half inches in length, this diminutive "sprig tail" is mounted on a burl base. Original paint with a light coat of varnish.
Provenance: From the Charles Perdew Estate Sale Private Collection, Midwest
Literature: Ann Tandy Lacy, "Perdew, An Illinois River Tradition," Muncie, IN, 1993, p. 256, related examples.
Provenance
From the Charles Perdew Estate Sale Private Collection, Midwest
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Perdew Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $78,000 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,920 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $66,000 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Repaint | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales