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Cassius Smith Black Duck
Cassius Smith (1847-1907) Milford, CT, c. 1880
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Cassius Smith (1847-1907) Milford, CT, c. 1880 An early hollow decoy with carved eyes, bill detail, carved wing delineation, and a rectangular weight on the bottom. Old repaint with craquelure, gunning wear, and tight age cracks.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Cassius Smith Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $780 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2013 | — | Original | $633 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | — | $1,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Cassius Smith sales