Makers / John Blair, Jr. / Black Duck
John Blair, Jr. Swimming Black Duck
John Blair Jr. (1881-1953) Philadelphia, PA, c. 1910
$3,360
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSwimmingSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John Blair Jr. (1881-1953) Philadelphia, PA, c. 1910 17 in. long
A classic Philadelphia swimming decoy with hollow body construction. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Litzenburg Family Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Literature: Huster, Harrison H. and Doug Knight, "Floating Sculptures: The Decoys of the Delaware River," Spanish Fork, UT, 1982, pp. 40-41, exact decoy illustrated twice.
Provenance
Litzenburg Family Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent John Blair, Jr. Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | — | Original | $1,955 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Blair, Jr. sales