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Benjamin Holmes Black Duck
Ben Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1885
$3,450
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Ben Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1885 A classic Stratford black duck with scratch painted head and shoe-button eyes. "Mackey" stamp on bottom. In very early working repaint with light gunning wear. Retains original weight.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts
Literature: Adele Earnest, The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings, New York, NY, 1965, plate 135.
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Benjamin Holmes Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $330 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | — | Original | $480 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | — | — | $1,080 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Repaint | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Benjamin Holmes sales