Makers / Shang Wheeler / Black Duck
Shang Wheeler Black Duck
Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1930
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned head
The catalog record
Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1930 A swimming cork-bodied decoy with a slightly turned head and its original weight. Original paint on the head with the lower portion of the bill replaced, rest of the decoy has in-use repaint with gunning wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Shang Wheeler Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $33,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $144,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $84,000 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales