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Benjamin Holmes Black Duck
Hollow carved black duck, Ben Holmes, Stratford, Connecticut, last quarter 19th century.
$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold 15 Mar 2024at Weekly Online Auction: Decoys for Sale — Guyette & Deeter
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Hollow carved with slightly turned and tucked head. ‘L.V.N.’ stamped into the underside. Measures 16” long. Charlie Hunter III collection.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Benjamin Holmes Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2023 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | — | — | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Benjamin Holmes sales