$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000under estimate
Sold 11 Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBluebillPoseTurned headSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
1936 style with slightly turned head and thick stipple paint on back. Bill Purnell collection brand on the underside. Also signed and dated by the makers at a later date. Measures 16" long. G&D SOLD $5400 including 20% BP. Lot 6. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-W2PPM
Provenance
William Purnell Jr collection. David Fannon collection. Bill Purnell collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $990 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Good | Original | $870 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,040 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales