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Nathan Cobb, Jr. Black Duck
Excellent black duck, Nathan Cobb, Jr., Cobb Island, Virginia, last quarter 19th century.
$36,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$40,000
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize15.25"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Hollow carved with split tail carving and inlayed neck seat. "N" carved in the underside. "Muller" collection ink stamp on the underside. Measures 15.25" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Ex Frank Surace collection. Surace was a friend and collecting companion of William J. Mackey Jr. and Milt Weiler. Ex Dr. Peter Muller collection. Private Texas 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 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Repaint | $2,880 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nathan Cobb, Jr. sales