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George Warin Redhead Hen

George Warin (1830-1905) Toronto Island, ON, Canada, c. 1875

$863
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesRedheadConfigHenPaintOriginal

The catalog record

George Warin (1830-1905) Toronto Island, ON, Canada, c. 1875 This solid body decoy has two crisp brands and old handwritten names. Branded "A. H. BUHL," a St. Clair Shooting Club member from 1914-1933, and "E.P.H." These two brands appear together on other Warin bluebills. In original paint with gunning wear; approximately two dozen shot holes, including one across the tip of the bill; some flaking; neck seam and tail have some age lines.

Provenance: William J. Butler, Jr. Collection

Literature: Bernie Gates Ontario Decoys II, Kingston, ON 1986, pp. 21 and 66.

Provenance

William J. Butler, Jr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent George Warin Redheads to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025—Original$2,640
Jul 2014—Original$660
Jul 2013——$690
Jul 2013—Original$345
Jul 2011—Original$1,500

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