Makers / Eli Doughty / Black Duck
Eli Doughty Black Duck
Eli Doughty (1844-1923), Hog Island, Virginia.
$36,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $20,000–$30,000over estimate
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Important black duck. Long inlaid neck seat and split tail carving. Measures 17.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: James ‘Spann’ Jeffers collection. Don Leonard collection.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Eli Doughty Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2024 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | — | — | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Eli Doughty sales