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Charles Perdew Early Pintail Drake

Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1920

Charles Perdew – Early Pintail Drake – 2022
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,500–$6,500
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022

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SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize16.5"ConditionExcellent

The catalog record

Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1920 16 1/2 in. long

An fine early example featuring the maker's deep three-piece-body construction and scratch-comb feather detail. Branded "FJ" on the underside. In excellent gunning paint by Edna Perdew with even hunting wear, and a neck crack.

Provenance: Private Collection, Washington State

Provenance

Private Collection, Washington State

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$5,100
Apr 2026Mint—$78,000
Mar 2026—Original$1,920
Feb 2026ExcellentOriginal$66,000
Nov 2025—Repaint$3,000

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