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Clark Madera Pintail Hen

Clark C. Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1920

Clark Madera – Pintail Hen – 2022
$1,140
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022

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SpeciesPintailConfigHenSize16.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Clark C. Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1920 16 1/2 in. long

A hollow decoy exhibiting inset glass eyes and the maker's fine feathering. Stamped "DSC" on the underside. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, some flaking, possible working grey on shoulders, and one-half bill replacement.

Provenance: Dave Campbell Collection Private Collection, Washington State

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Philadelphia, PA, 2011, p. 162, pl. 339, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Dave Campbell Collection Private Collection, Washington State

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Clark Madera Pintails to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2025—Original$7,200
25 Jul 2015—Original$5,100
Jul 2014—Original$9,000

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