$24,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $15,000–$25,000
Sold 24 Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize17"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Excellent black duck. Slightly turned head and wonderful form. Area on underside was planned down then signed and dated 1930 with black paint added around that area. "Long" stamped in lead weight. Measures 17" long. G&D SOLD $24000 including 20% BP. Lot 65. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-2IK9M0
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,120 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $8,760 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,720 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales