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Charles Wells Hollow Black Duck
Charles Ralph Welles (1895-1979) Stratford, CT, c. 1940
$1,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$700over estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles Ralph Welles (1895-1979) Stratford, CT, c. 1940 Branded "CRW" and initialed "DBE" on the bottom.
In original paint with minor rubs to bill, crown of head and tip of tail, hairline crack at neck seam.
Provenance: Stephen B. O'Brien, Sr. Collection
Provenance
Stephen B. O'Brien, Sr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Charles Wells Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $750 |
| Feb 2023 | — | — | $540 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | — | $3,600 |
| Jul 2008 | — | Repaint | $863 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Wells sales