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David W. Nichol Black Duck
Davey W. Nichol (1890-1977) Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1950
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Davey W. Nichol (1890-1977) Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1950 A finely carved decoy with carved raised primary wing feathers, incised tail feathers, extensive scratch painting, and a coggled, carved bill. Original paint with even gunning wear. Crack in neck was professionally repaired.
Provenance: John Collier Collection
Provenance
John Collier Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent David W. Nichol Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $990 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $660 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All David W. Nichol sales