Nathan Rowley Horner Early Black Duck
Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942) West Creek, NJ, c. 1910
The catalog record
Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942) West Creek, NJ, c. 1910 17 in. long
A classic, hollow New Jersey black duck displaying the Mackey Collection white ink stamp on the underside. Old gunning paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: William J. Mackey Collection Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection, acquired from the sale of the above, 1973
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Rare American Bird Decoys, Bird Carvings, and Related Materials," Hyannis, MA, 1978, Session I & II, lot 554, exact decoy illustrated. James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 107, related example illustrated.
Provenance
William J. Mackey Collection Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection, acquired from the sale of the above, 1973
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Nathan Rowley Horner Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $420 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $420 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $8,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nathan Rowley Horner sales