Makers / John McLoughlin / Black Duck
John McLoughlin Resting Black Duck
John W. McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1967
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginalCarved1967Signedyes
The catalog record
John W. McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1967 A hollow, low-head decoy displaying carved bill detail, raised incised primaries, and layered tail feathers. The decoy is signed by the maker along the bottom and is inscribed "Canadian National (Decoy Competition) First Place Marsh (Ducks) 1967." Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Arizona, acquired from Ed Koch, c. 1985
Provenance
Private Collection, Arizona, acquired from Ed Koch, c. 1985
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John McLoughlin Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | — | — | $510 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | — | — | $240 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | Excellent | Original | $2,400 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | Excellent | — | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John McLoughlin sales