Makers / Shang Wheeler / Black Duck
Shang Wheeler Black Duck
William Bentley / Charles "Shang" Wheeler, Stratford, Connecticut
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPoseSleeperSize15"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
The head of this decoy was made by Shang Wheeler as a gift to William Bentley, who was having difficulty carving a sleeper head for his rig of black ducks. See page 156 of 'Shang,' Merkt. Hollow carved in a sleeping pose, measures 15".
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Shang Wheeler Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Mint | Original | $39,000 |
| Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $30,000 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Aug 2023 | Mint | — | $39,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales