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Nathan Cobb, Jr. Black Duck
Black duck, Nathan Cobb, Jr., Cobb Island, Virginia, last quarter 19th century.
$18,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$15,000over estimate
Sold Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Two piece hollow body with inletted neck and beaded eyes. Fancy backwards "N" carved in underside. A sticker from Bourne indicates the decoy was sold March 7, 1987, and was at one time in the collection of Charlie Hunter, III. Measures 16" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Ex Charlie Hunter collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Nathan Cobb, Jr. Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Repaint | $11,400 |
| Jul 2025 | — | — | $9,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | — | $19,800 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Repaint | $2,880 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nathan Cobb, Jr. sales