Makers / John Blair, Sr. / Black Duck
John Blair, Sr. Black Duck
John Blair, Sr. (1843-1929), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
$30,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$40,000
Sold 15 Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Classic black duck, 2nd half 19th century. With collectors "DSC" stamped in underside. Gray oval painted on underside which is typical of Blair's classic decoys. Slightly raised neck seat with two piece body. Measures 17" long.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent John Blair, Sr. Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,700 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | — | Repaint | $3,600 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | — | Original | $780 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Blair, Sr. sales