Makers / Charles Hart / Black Duck
Charles Hart Swimming Black Duck
Charles H. Hart (1862-1960) Gloucester, MA, c. 1900
$1,080
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPoseSwimmingPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles H. Hart (1862-1960) Gloucester, MA, c. 1900
An early hollow decoy from Hart's own gunning rig. Displays a turned head, carved bill detail, six-piece laminated construction, and the maker's "C. H. Hart" brand on the bottom. Original paint with even gunning wear and restoration to a small tail chip.
Provenance: Charles H. Hart Rig Peter Brams Collection Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Provenance
Charles H. Hart Rig Peter Brams Collection Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Hart Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $480 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Hart sales