Makers / John McLoughlin / Black Duck
John McLoughlin Rig of Three Black Ducks
John McLaughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1950
$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPosePreenerSize18"PaintOriginalQuantity3Carved1950
The catalog record
John McLaughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1950 18 in. long
Three gunning birds displaying three different poses: preening, straight, and snuggle head. All three exhibit the maker's matte-finish paint to reduce glare. Original paint with minor wear.
Provenance: Herb Wetanson Collection
Provenance
Herb Wetanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John McLoughlin Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | — | — | $510 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | — | — | $240 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | Excellent | Original | $2,400 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | Excellent | — | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John McLoughlin sales