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William Quinn Preening Black Duck
William Quinn (1915-1969) Tullytown, PA, c. 1930
$1,265
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesBlack DuckPosePreener
The catalog record
William Quinn (1915-1969) Tullytown, PA, c. 1930 Early Quinn decoy with incised, raised primaries and a carved tail. In working Quinn paint. Chip to tail feather appears to be original to carving.
Provenance: William Butler Collection
Provenance
William Butler Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent William Quinn Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,700 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Mint | — | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Quinn sales