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Charles Wells Black Duck

Charles R. Welles (1895-1979) Stratford, CT, 1940

Charles Wells – Black Duck – 2020
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 23 Jul 2020at The Sporting Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPoseTurned headSize17.5"Carved1940

The catalog record

Charles R. Welles (1895-1979) Stratford, CT, 1940 17 1/2 in. long

A hollow decoy with a pinched breast and slightly turned head. Branded "CRW" on the bottom board. In Welles gunning paint with even gunning wear.

Provenance: Charles R. Wells Rig

Provenance

Charles R. Wells Rig

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent Charles Wells Black Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
1 Oct 2026—Repaint$750
Feb 2023——$540
Jul 2008—Repaint$863
26 Jul 2007—Original$1,100

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Wells sales