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Reginald I. Culver Black Duck
Reginald I. Culver (1897-1975) Stratford, CT, c. 1930
$450
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Reginald I. Culver (1897-1975) Stratford, CT, c. 1930 A fine Culver example with nice head and bill carving. In original paint, tight crack through the neck.
Provenance: Stephen B. O'Brien, Sr. Collection
Literature: Christie's Auction of the Aitken Collection, Jan 2003, lot 1033, exact bird. H. Chitwood, Connecticut Decoys, West Chester, PA, 1987, p. 93, exact bird.
Provenance
Stephen B. O'Brien, Sr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Reginald I. Culver Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2011 | — | Original | $403 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | Good | Original | $400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Reginald I. Culver sales