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Cassius Smith Plump Black Duck
Cassius Smith (1847-1907) Milford, CT, c. 1880
$780
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesBlack DuckSize14"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Cassius Smith (1847-1907) Milford, CT, c. 1880 14 in. long
This hollow black duck has a wide, upswept body, puffed cheeks, and a vertically pegged construction.
In old working paint that has worn to original paint in some areas, with even gunning wear. Crack in neck, and most of bill restored.
Provenance: Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection
Provenance
Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Cassius Smith Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $900 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Repaint | $720 |
| Jul 2013 | — | Original | $633 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | — | $1,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Cassius Smith sales