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Nathan Cobb, Jr. Black Duck
Elkanah Cobb (19th century), Cobb Island, Virginia.
$18,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$14,000over estimate
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved black duck with relief wingtip carving and carved eyes. Inlayed neck seat and large serifed "E" carved in the underside. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: D.C. North collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Nathan Cobb, Jr. Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Repaint | $11,400 |
| Jul 2025 | — | — | $9,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | — | $19,800 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Repaint | $2,880 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Original | $18,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nathan Cobb, Jr. sales