Bob White Resting Black Duck
Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, 2005
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $700–$1,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16.5"PaintOriginalCarved2005Signedyes
The catalog record
Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, 2005 16 1/2 in. long
A snuggle-head black duck with raised, incised wing tips and finely painted tail and head detail by this Delaware River living legend. The underside is signed, dated, and bears a signature bobwhite-quail weight. Original paint, reset bill with touch-up.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection Private Collection, New Jersey
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection Private Collection, New Jersey
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bob White Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,145 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Excellent | Original | $960 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bob White sales