Makers / Charles Wells / Black Duck
Charles Wells Rig of Seven Black Ducks
Charles Ralph Welles (1895-1979) Stratford, CT, c. 1940
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPaintRepaintQuantity7
The catalog record
Charles Ralph Welles (1895-1979) Stratford, CT, c. 1940 Rig of seven balsa bodied decoys with original rigging and their original carrying bag, branded “CRW.” In working repaint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Charles Ralph Welles' personal gunning rig Descended in the family to his granddaughter
Provenance
Charles Ralph Welles' personal gunning rig Descended in the family to his granddaughter
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Charles Wells Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $750 |
| Feb 2023 | — | — | $540 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | — | $3,600 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | Original | $1,100 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Wells sales