Makers / Shang Wheeler / Black Duck
Shang Wheeler Black Duck
Charles E. Shang Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $7,000–$10,000
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPoseTurned headSize18.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved black duck with slightly turned head and scratch feather paint detail on head and neck. Other black ducks from this rig have had "Wheeler" carved on the underside, as well as written inscriptions to friends, as these were often gifted to the maker's friends. This example has had that carving and writing removed from the underside. Measures 18.25" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Shang Wheeler Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Mint | Original | $39,000 |
| Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $30,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Mint | — | $39,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $390 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales