Makers / Louis Rathmell / Black Duck
Louis Rathmell Black Duck
Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974), Danbury, Connecticut.
$9,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,000–$18,000under estimate
Sold 15 Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSleeperSize16.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare sleeping black duck. Cork body with finely carved head and inserted cedar tail. Appealing scratch feather paint detail on head. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Martin and Deborah Maloy collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Louis Rathmell Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $8,400 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $33,000 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $25,200 |
| 25 Jan 2025 | — | Original | $3,240 |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Louis Rathmell sales