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Tom Fitzpatrick Black Duck
Thomas Fitzpatrick (1887-1958) Delanco, NJ, c. 1930
$1,265
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold 21 Jan 2013at The Winter Sale 2013 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas Fitzpatrick (1887-1958) Delanco, NJ, c. 1930 A hollow tack-eye Delaware River decoy displaying Fitzpatrick’s most intricate paint, carved bill detail, raised wing and tail carving, and its original weight. Original paint with light gunning wear and a few chips to wing tips and tail.
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 196, plate 467, similar example illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Tom Fitzpatrick Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $360 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Excellent | — | $780 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $660 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Tom Fitzpatrick sales