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Lloyd Tyler Black Duck
Lloyd J. Tyler (1898-1970) Crisfield, MD, c. 1930
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Lloyd J. Tyler (1898-1970) Crisfield, MD, c. 1930 A rare and early decoy with a high turned head, original rigging, and the "W.H.P. JR" collection brand on the bottom. Original paint worn to the wood in places, gunning wear, a couple age cracks along the bottom, and shrinkage at neck seam.
Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection
Literature: Robert H. Richardson ed., "Chesapeake Bay Decoys," Burtonsville, MD, 1991, p. 146, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Lloyd Tyler Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $480 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | — | — | $420 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | — | — | $270 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Lloyd Tyler sales