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Nathan Cobb, Jr. Black Duck
Black duck, Nathan Cobb, Jr., Cobb Island, Virginia, last quarter 19th century.
$7,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16.5"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Hollow carved with split tail carving and inlayed neck seat. "N" carved in the underside. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: George and Miriam Van Walleghem collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Nathan Cobb, Jr. Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Repaint | $11,400 |
| Jul 2025 | — | — | $9,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | — | $19,800 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Repaint | $2,880 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nathan Cobb, Jr. sales