Nathan Rowley Horner Oversize Black Duck
Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942) West Creek, NJ, c. 1910
The catalog record
Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942) West Creek, NJ, c. 1910 18 in. long
A rare oversize Horner duck with a rotund body. According to Cape May carver and historian Jamie Hand, early collectors Jack Conover and Dick Morton collected decoys from this rig. The circumference of the hollow body is over twenty-two inches. Original paint with gunning wear and traces of working touch-up.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 51, pl. 61, related decoy illustrated. Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr." Boston, MA, July 1973, lot 554, related decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Nathan Rowley Horner Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $420 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | — | $3,600 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $8,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nathan Rowley Horner sales