Makers / Levi Rhodes Truex / Merganser
Levi Rhodes Truex Merganser Drake
Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934) Atlantic City, NJ, c. 1910
$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934) Atlantic City, NJ, c. 1910 A superb example of the maker's work with a pronounced crest and crisp lines. This hollow decoy displays carved eyes and an inletted weight. Original paint with light gunning wear and a professionally restored bill.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 131, plate 61, similar decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Levi Rhodes Truex Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Jul 2023 | Excellent | Original | $13,200 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Levi Rhodes Truex sales