Makers / Shang Wheeler / Black Duck
Shang Wheeler Black Duck
Charles E. 'Shang' Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut
$39,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $20,000–$30,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize19"ConditionMintPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Exceptional hollow carved gunning black duck with scratch feather paint detail on head. Slightly turned head and subtle wing carving on back. Measures 19" long.
Provenance
Made by Wheeler and given to William B. Smith, a Stratford sportsman, hunting companion, and friend of his.Private Southern collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Shang Wheeler Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
| Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $30,000 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Aug 2023 | Mint | — | $39,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $390 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales