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Gerald B. Smith Wood Duck

Captain Gerald B Smith (1905-1993) Marblehead, MA,, c. 1955-65

Gerald B. Smith – Wood Duck – 2007
$1,050
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley

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SpeciesWood DuckPoseTurned headPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Captain Gerald B Smith (1905-1993) Marblehead, MA,, c. 1955-65 Hollow carved, slightly turned head, with incised wing and tail carving, stamped "G.B. Smith, Marblehead Number 217." Smith numbered each of his decoys to keep record of his output, which exceeded one thousand decoys.

This bird is in superb original paint and was never rigged.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Gerald B. Smith Wood Duck to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
25 Jul 2019—Original$252

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Gerald B. Smith sales