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Billy Ellis Black Duck
William "Billy" Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930
$360
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
William "Billy" Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930 16 in. long
This decoy has a tucked head and proud breast. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, very minor spot touch-up to right top corner of bill and crown.
Provenance: Bob Youngman Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Provenance
Bob Youngman Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Billy Ellis Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | — | Original | $345 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Billy Ellis sales