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Dan English Black Duck

Dan English (1883-1962) Florence, NJ, c. 1920

$6,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025

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SpeciesBlack DuckSize15"ConditionExcellent

The catalog record

Dan English (1883-1962) Florence, NJ, c. 1920 15 in. long

A refined English snuggle head with sharp wing tips and strong feathering from the White Collection. Excellent Dan English paint with light gunning wear and varnish under bill.

Provenance: Bob White Collection Private Collection

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 194, pl. 463, exact decoy illustrated. M. M. Pernot, "The Bob & Pauline White Decoy Collection" Exhibition catalog, November 1996-May 1997, Burlington County Historical Society, p. 11 (top shelf), exact carving illustrated.

Provenance

Bob White Collection Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Dan English Black Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Sep 2026——$4,320
Jul 2026—Original$3,600
Jul 2026—Original$1,500
Jul 2026—Original$1,200
Nov 2025—Original$1,500

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dan English sales