Premier Auction - Session II - November 18, 2023 | Lot 1008-1473
Sat, Nov 18, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1328
Alvin "Gunner" Meekins Preening Red Breasted Merganser Drake
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$550
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Hooper's Island, Maryland, mid 20th century, solid body with flat base, bill anchored with nail and ring to mid-back, painted red eye on one side, original leather rigging strap and two links of original chain weight attached, possible early label taped at base, 5-3/4 x 14-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: New England Auctions, February 15, 2022, lot 154, $425
Condition
probable retouch to white wing bars, separation at base of neck as made, minor age crack at back, chip at tip of crest with loss, shot strikes to one side, rubbing wear at tail tip, paint loss at tail and flanks
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New England Auctions, February 15, 2022, lot 154, $425
