Makers / Davison B. Hawthorne / Merganser
Davison B. Hawthorne Red-breasted Merganser Pair
Davison Hawthorne (b. 1924) Sailsbury, MD, c. 1980
$661
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesMerganserConfigPairQuantity2Signedyes
The catalog record
Davison Hawthorne (b. 1924) Sailsbury, MD, c. 1980 A pair of working decoys, rigged by the carver. These mergansers have carved bills, crests, wing, and tail feathers. Signed with incised "DH." Very good original condition with minimal wear; some craquelure to breasts.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist at the Easton Waterfowl Festival in 1980.
Provenance
Purchased directly from the artist at the Easton Waterfowl Festival in 1980.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Davison B. Hawthorne Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $300 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $540 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Davison B. Hawthorne sales