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Roy H. Collins Black Duck

Roy H. Collins (1883-1949) Portland, CT, c. 1930

Roy H. Collins – Black Duck – 2026
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026

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SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize16.25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Roy H. Collins (1883-1949) Portland, CT, c. 1930 16 1/4 in. long

A well-sculpted, hollow decoy with five-piece body construction and a stylish head turned slightly to the left. Original paint with light gunning wear and a crack at left base of neck.

Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection Private Collection, Florida

Provenance

Richard and Lynn Gove Collection Private Collection, Florida

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Roy H. Collins Black Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
16 Feb 2018—Original$960
25 Jul 2015—Original$3,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Roy H. Collins sales