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Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Black Duck Decoy

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. (1934-2013) New Canaan, CT, c. 1975

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. – Black Duck Decoy – 2022
$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesBlack DuckSize16"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. (1934-2013) New Canaan, CT, c. 1975 16 in. long

A refined hollow black duck decoy by this legendary collector and highly accomplished carver. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection, acquired from the above

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection, acquired from the above

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