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Charles Perdew Two Crows

Charles H. Perdew (1882-1964) Henry, IL, c. 1940

Charles Perdew – Two Crows – 2011
$1,955
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesCrowPaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

Charles H. Perdew (1882-1964) Henry, IL, c. 1940 Two Illinois River crow decoys, both have glass eyes, a flocked paint finish, and wire legs. Both are in original paint with light gunning wear; one has neck seam separation, the other has a couple of age lines and a replaced beak.

Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien, Jr. and Julie Carlson,"Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 87, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Connecticut

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Charles Perdew Crows to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$1,200
Jul 2026—Original$570
Apr 2025—Original$1,680
Apr 2025—Original$1,080
Jun 2023—Original$600

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales