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James Look Black Duck

James Look (1862-1926) West Tisbury, MA, c. 1900

James Look – Black Duck – 2012
$1,150
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012

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SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal

The catalog record

James Look (1862-1926) West Tisbury, MA, c. 1900 A rare puddle duck by this Martha's Vineyard carver and guide. The decoy displays the carver's gracefully carved wing separation, incised bill detail, carved eyes with rounded tack center, and two round inset lead weights on the bottom. Original paint with light craquelure and gunning wear including age lines and flaking, crack in neck professionally repaired.

Provenance: Private Collection, New England

Provenance

Private Collection, New England

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