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Leonard Pryor Black Duck

Leonard E. Pryor (1876-1967) Elkton, MD, c. 1930

Leonard Pryor – Black Duck – 2012
$1,495
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley

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SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Leonard E. Pryor (1876-1967) Elkton, MD, c. 1930 Exhibiting carved eyes, bill detail, and raised primaries, this exemplary Pryor is illustrated in Richardson's book "Chesapeake Bay Decoys." Original paint with light gunning wear.

Literature: Robert H. Richardson, "Chesapeake Bay Decoys: The Men Who Made and Used Them," Burtonsville, MD, 1991, p. 39, exact decoy illustrated.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Leonard Pryor Black Duck to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025—Original$7,200

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