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Benjamin Holmes Black Duck
Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1890
$1,020
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1890
A classic Stratford decoy with scratch-painted head, carved bill detail, and shoe-button eyes. Bottom retains original weight and a "Mackey Collection" ink stamp. In early working repaint possibly by Shang Wheeler (1872-1949) with even gunning wear.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Benjamin Holmes Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | — | Original | $480 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | — | — | $1,080 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Repaint | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Benjamin Holmes sales