Lot 45
Charles Jester - Rare Redhead Hen
This auction ended on September 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 45 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD |
| Auction | Fall Feature Decoy & Sporting Art Auction 2026 |
| Date | September 26, 2026 at 10:52 pm ET |
| Auction house | American Sporting Auctions |
| Location | Syracuse, New York |
Description
Charles Jester (1876-1952)
Chincoteague, VA
15" long
Very well sculpted and a relatively rare species for the maker. Thin neck and thin bill with painted eyes and deep relief carving where the face meets the bill.
Sam Dyke Collection Stamp on bottom, hollow carvedCondition: Original with a tight neck crack and paint loss around tail edge and bill. Scattered paint loss and flakes across the body.Provenance:
Private New York Collection acquired from below in 2015
Sam Dyke Collection acquired from below in 1973
Richard Conway Collection