Dan English Black Duck
Dan English (1883-1962) Florence, NJ, c. 1920
The catalog record
Dan English (1883-1962) Florence, NJ, c. 1920 16 in. long
This Delaware River classic was acquired in the historic American Heritage Society Auction of Americana at Sotheby Parke Bernet in 1975. The underside retains its maker marking and the "SPB" lot sticker. Excellent Dan English paint with light gunning wear and some loss to a reset tail chip.
Provenance: The Estate of Ann Dickinson Dale
Literature: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., "The American Heritage Society Auction of Americana," November 6-8, 1975, lot 402, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
The Estate of Ann Dickinson Dale
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Dan English Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $4,320 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $1,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dan English sales