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Wendell Gilley Quarter-sized Black Duck
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960
$690
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigPairSize60"ConditionGoodSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960 This carving has raised wings, wooden feet, and carved tail and primary feathers. Finely painted feather detail and is signed "Gilley '60" on the underside. One of an original pair. In very good condition with a tight age line on one side of neck.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Wendell Gilley Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $900 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $180 |
| Jul 2017 | — | — | $600 |
| 17 Jan 2011 | — | Original | $633 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wendell Gilley sales