$575
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Sam Denny (1874-1953) Clayton, NY, c. 1950 A rare, long-tailed, special-order St. Lawrence River decoy. Original paint with even gunning wear. A grain imperfection along the back was fastened down before the bird was painted.
Provenance: Private Collection, Westport, Connecticut
Provenance
Private Collection, Westport, Connecticut
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Sam Denny Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2026 | — | — | $180 |
| 18 May 2024 | — | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Sam Denny sales