Makers / Shang Wheeler / Black Duck
Shang Wheeler Cork Black Duck
Charles "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1930
$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSwimmingSize19"
The catalog record
Charles "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1930 19 in. long
A very fine cork decoy in a rare swimming head position. Mix of old paint with gunning wear and restored paint mostly to head and tail.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Shang Wheeler Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $33,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $144,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $84,000 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales