Makers / William Quinn / Black Duck
William Quinn Sleeping Black Duck
William H. Quinn (1915-1969) Tullytown, PA, c. 1930
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSleeperSize13"
The catalog record
William H. Quinn (1915-1969) Tullytown, PA, c. 1930 13 in. long
An early Quinn decoy with incised, raised primaries and a carved tail. Old Quinn paint with light gunning wear and a tail feather chip under paint.
Provenance: William Butler Collection Private Collection
Provenance
William Butler Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent William Quinn Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,700 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Mint | — | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Quinn sales