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R. Madison Mitchell Sleeping Black Duck

Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), Havre de Grace, Maryland

R. Madison Mitchell – Sleeping Black Duck – 2026
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesSleeping Black DuckConfigRigPoseSleeperSize13.25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Early sleeping black duck. From the rig of "E. Brummett, Morrisville, PA," with the copper tag on underside. Circa 1940's with north-south line tie staple that was removed and a smaller staple added by the gunner. Scratch feather paint detail. Measures 13.25" long.

Provenance

Don Leonard collection.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent R. Madison Mitchell Sleeping Black Duck to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2025——$510

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All R. Madison Mitchell sales