Makers / Louis Rathmell / Black Duck
Louis Rathmell Black Duck
Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974), Danbury, Connecticut.
$25,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $18,000–$25,000over estimate
Sold 24 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSleeperSize16.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalCarved1941Signedyes
The catalog record
Excellent sleeping black duck. Cork body with curled sleeping head style. Scratch feather paint detail on head. Inlaid lead weight with maker's name and dated 1941. Dr. Lloyd Griffith collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Dr. Lloyd Griffith collection. Private California collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Louis Rathmell Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $8,400 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $33,000 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $9,600 |
| 25 Jan 2025 | — | Original | $3,240 |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Louis Rathmell sales