$252,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $60,000–$90,000over estimate
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesEarly Black DuckPoseTurned headSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Early turned head black duck. 1921 model with low breast and high tail. Excellent scratch feather paint detail. Head is turned 45 degrees. “Ward’s Decoys Crisfield MD” painted on underside of tail. Measures 16” long. G&D SOLD $252000 including 20% BP. Lot 4. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-2BWXH5
Provenance
Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Ward Brothers Early Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $7,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales