$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$4,500under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesRedheadConfigDrakeSize16.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John Dawson (1889-1959) Trenton, NJ, c. 1930 16 1/4 in. long
A rare John Dawson redhead exhibiting his distinct form and celebrated paint. This pristine decoy was from his personal rig and bears his stamped "JD," but appears to have seen no use. Original paint with minimal wear from handling.
Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from the Dawson family
Literature: Harrison Huster and Doug Knight, "Floating Sculpture: The Decoys of the Delaware River," Spanish Fork, UT, 1982, pp. 44-46, rigmate illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, acquired from the Dawson family
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent John Dawson Redhead to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Dawson sales