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Sam Collins, Jr. Black Duck

Sam Collins, Jr. (1854-1948) Essex, CT, c. 1900

Sam Collins, Jr. – Black Duck – 2007
$475
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley

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SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Sam Collins, Jr. (1854-1948) Essex, CT, c. 1900 Pronounced cheek carving and delicately rendered bill carving, glass shoe-button eyes. Thirteen holes have been drilled in the bottom and plugged with cork in the "brace and bit" manner to make the bird lighter and float more realistically, two circular lead poured weights, incised "NC" and branded "S.H. Tewksbury." Appears to be in dry original paint with some working touch-up, minor rubs to the top of the head, edge of the bill and tail, a few tight cracks on the underside.

Provenance: Stephen B. O'Brien, Sr. Collection

Provenance

Stephen B. O'Brien, Sr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Sam Collins, Jr. Black Duck to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2017—Repaint$360

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Sam Collins, Jr. sales