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Doug Jester Black Duck
Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize14.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Near mint black duck. Scratch feather paint detail on body and head. Decoy was rigged and weighted but doesn't appear to have been used. Measures 14.25" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Bill and Alice Walsh Collection. Obtained from Don Howls of Brewster, MA who bought it at the Bourne Auction 1975, item 672. Winner 1981 Greater Snow Goose Decoy Contest, Best Doug Jester Black Duck.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Doug Jester Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $450 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $136 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| 17 May 2026 | — | Repaint | $156 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Doug Jester sales