Premier Auction | Session II
Fri, Dec 6, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 960
Three Louisiana Carved and Painted Duck Decoys
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
20th century, all with attached labels from "Sports Art", mallard hen attributed to Mitchell LaFrance (1882-1979); pintail drake attributed to Dewey Pertuit (1901-1967); ringneck drake attributed to Mark Whipple (1884-1961), longest 18-1/2 in.; Provenance: Private Florida Collection
hen and drake probably later paint, mallard hen with losses to paint especially at bill, overall cracks in wood, scattered abrasions and wear to paint
