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Charles Birch Black Duck
Charles Birch (1867-1956), Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910
$1,250
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $1,000Estimate $500–$1,000over estimate
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17.5"
The catalog record
Excellent Black Duck Decoy Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910 17 1/2 in. long
This hollow decoy exhibits some of Birch's finest carving and bears Ira Hudson's scratched-feather paint. The underside bears a rarely-seen Charlie Hunter Collection tag and an old paper label from a Richard Oliver auction. In Ira Hudson paint with even wear, including some flaking to back of neck.
Provenance: Charlie Hunter Collection Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Charlie Hunter Collection Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Birch Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $330 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,300 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | — | — | $240 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| 15 May 2025 | — | Repaint | $690 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Birch sales