$42,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $15,000–$25,000over estimate
Sold 26 Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize16"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Classic 1942 style black duck with slightly turned head. Signed by the Ward Brothers on the underside. Bobby Richardson collection ink stamp and McCleery collection ink stamp on the underside. Measures 16" long. G&D SOLD $42000 including 20% BP. Lot 306. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-14MJW0
Provenance
Norris Pratt collection. Bobby Richardson collection. Jim McCleery collection. Private Tennessee collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,120 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $8,760 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales