$4,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Joseph S. King (1905-1992) Edgely, PA, c. 1930 Hailing from the artist's own rig, this decoy is one of the finest Joe King black ducks known to exist. Weight on bottom is stamped "J. S. King, Edgely, PA." Original paint with light gunning wear.
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 207, plate 501, similar decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Joe King Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,800 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,100 |
| Nov 2024 | — | — | $960 |
| Feb 2024 | Excellent | — | $2,160 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Original | $7,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joe King sales