Makers / Charles Perdew / Black Duck
Charles Perdew Rare Black Duck Hen
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1950
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$4,500over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigHenSize17"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1950 17 in. long
This important hollow-bodied black duck was one of three that Perdew made for his dear friend Otto Meyer from Chicago. In excellent original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Otto Meyer Gunning Rig David A. Galliher Collection Herb Wetanson Collection
Provenance
Otto Meyer Gunning Rig David A. Galliher Collection Herb Wetanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Charles Perdew Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Apr 2024 | — | Original | $21,000 |
| Jul 2023 | Excellent | Original | $40,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Perdew sales