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Lloyd Aaron Sterling Turned-head Black Duck
Lloyd Aaron Sterling (1880-1964) Crisfield, MD, c. 1925
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,500–$6,500
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize15.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Lloyd Aaron Sterling (1880-1964) Crisfield, MD, c. 1925 15 1/2 in. long
An early Crisfield decoy with a wide body, dramatically turned head, and exceptional scratch feather paint. Original paint with even gunning wear and a crack along the bottom.
Provenance: Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Literature: Copley Fine Art Auctions, LCC, "The Sporting Sale 2015," Plymouth, MA, July 25, 2015, p. 49, lot 83, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Lloyd Aaron Sterling Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Jul 2013 | — | Original | $7,475 |
| Jul 2011 | — | Original | $2,185 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Lloyd Aaron Sterling sales