Makers / Shang Wheeler / Black Duck
Shang Wheeler Early Black Duck
Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1925
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesBlack DuckSize18"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1925 18 in. long
Original paint with gunning wear, and an age line in the bill.
Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut
Literature: John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 69, similar decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Connecticut
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Shang Wheeler Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $33,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $144,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $84,000 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales