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William Schultz Black Duck

William Schultz (1923-2009) Milwaukee, WI, 1971

William Schultz – Black Duck – 2024
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024

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SpeciesBlack DuckSize17"PaintOriginalCarved1971

The catalog record

William Schultz (1923-2009) Milwaukee, WI, 1971 17 in. long

A turned-head hollow bird from this renowned Wisconsin carver with glass eyes, carved bill detail, raised wings, and the maker’s signature, date, and "First place for species International Decoy Show, Davenport, Iowa, Aug 1971" inked on the underside. Original paint with light wear.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent William Schultz Black Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2012—Original$2,300
Jul 2012——$1,150

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Schultz sales