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Benjamin Holmes Black Duck
Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1870
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigSize16.25"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1870 16 1/4 in. long
Repainted by Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler for use in his rig. Branded "TBL" on the bottom. Repaint with gunning wear and a professional bill tip repair.
Provenance: Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Provenance
Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Benjamin Holmes Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | — | Original | $480 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | — | — | $1,080 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Repaint | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Benjamin Holmes sales