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Dave Umbrella Watson Black Duck
Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1939) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920
$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$800under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1939) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 A hollow decoy with glass eyes in deep eye grooves, bill detail, raised wing tips, original rigging, and a "WHP JR" Purnell Collection brand on the bottom. In old repaint with flaking and gunning wear.
Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection, acquired in Ocean City, Maryland
Provenance
William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection, acquired in Ocean City, Maryland
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Dave Umbrella Watson Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,320 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | — | — | $420 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | — | Repaint | $840 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | — | Original | $720 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Repaint | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dave Umbrella Watson sales