Makers / John McLoughlin / Black Duck
John McLoughlin Long-bodied Black Duck
John McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1930
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
John McLoughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1930 An early, hollow, eighteen-inch-long decoy with glass eyes, carved bill detail, scratch paint feathering, and a thick bottom board with a Roy Bull (1911-1982) collection brand. McLoughlin was likely inspired by decoys from the St. Lawrence River area when he carved this black duck. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Roy Bull Collection Private Collection, New Jersey
Provenance
Roy Bull Collection Private Collection, New Jersey
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