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Bert Graves Black Duck

Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Bert Graves – Black duck – 2026
$18,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$14,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigSize17"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

Excellent black duck. From the Chester Caswell rig. Hollow carved with “CJC” branded twice on underside. Retains the original Graves weight. Excellent paint detail. Measures 17” long.

Provenance

Provenance: Jim and Diane Cook collection.

Comparable sales

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