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George Boyd Black Duck
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1925
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckSize20"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1925 20 in. long
A boldly carved Boyd black duck.
In original paint with light gunning wear and some darkening mostly to sides, tail chip repair, and an age crack along bottom into lower breast.
Literature: Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Sporting Sale 2009," Plymouth, MA, July 2009, lot 171, exact decoy illustrated. Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 69, related example illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $2,100 |
| Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $1,200 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
| Nov 2023 | — | — | $600 |
| Aug 2023 | — | — | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales