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Luther M. Nickerson Merganser Pair

Luther M. Nickerson (1874-1951) Cotuit, MA, c. 1910

Luther M. Nickerson – Merganser Pair – 2026
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$6,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026

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SpeciesMerganserConfigPairSize17.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

Luther M. Nickerson (1874-1951) Cotuit, MA, c. 1910 17 1/2 in. long

A racy hollow merganser pair with pegged construction from the prominent Nickerson family of Cape Cod. Each has deep wing separation, and the drake has an excellent plumage design. Original paint with gunning wear, drake has restored neck section and hen's head is replaced.

Provenance: Private Collection, Cape Cod

Provenance

Private Collection, Cape Cod

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Luther M. Nickerson Mergansers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2014—Original$5,400
Jul 2011—Original$1,035
Jul 2008——$1,150

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Luther M. Nickerson sales