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John English Black Duck
John English (1848-1915) Florence, NJ, c. 1880
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16"
The catalog record
John English (1848-1915) Florence, NJ, c. 1880 16 in. long
This hollow decoy shows English's form at its best. The underside bears the Bull brand. Worn and taken down with some touch-up added. Chips to top of tail.
Provenance: Roy Bull Collection Private Collection
Provenance
Roy Bull Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John English Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $6,600 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $26,400 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Repaint | $660 |
| 16 Feb 2018 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| 16 Jan 2012 | — | Repaint | $575 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John English sales