Makers / Joseph West / Merganser
Joseph West Red-breasted Merganser Pair
Joseph West (1907-1986) and James West (1937-2000) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1960
$360
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes
The catalog record
Joseph West (1907-1986) and James West (1937-2000) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1960
Both have incised crests, tails, and carved wing tips. The drake was rigged and hunted over and is signed and dated under the tail by the makers. The hen is signed and dated by the makers and includes Robert Richardson collection stamps on the bottom. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Joseph West Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph West sales