Makers / John Blair, Sr. / Black Duck
John Blair, Sr. Black Duck
John Blair, Sr. (1843-1929), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
$2,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 24 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved black duck with tack eyes. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Bill and Alice Walsh Collection. Obtained from Somers Headley, Wilmington DE, bird used in rig until 1973, obtained at Ocean City Show, 1981.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent John Blair, Sr. Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | — | Repaint | $3,600 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $30,000 |
| 23 Jun 2023 | — | Original | $780 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Blair, Sr. sales