Makers / Miles Hancock / Black Duck
Miles Hancock Black Duck
Very rare preening black duck, Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, Virginia.
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPosePreenerSize15"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Head is turned with bill resting on back. Scratch feather paint detail on body and head. Measures 15" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Miles Hancock Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2026 | — | — | $390 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $330 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $390 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $396 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Miles Hancock sales