Makers / Shang Wheeler / Preening Black Duck
Shang Wheeler Preening Black Duck
Charles E. 'Shang' Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening Black DuckConfigRigPosePreenerSize14.5"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Early hollow carved preening black duck. Very similar to the work of Albert Laing. Rig brand on the underside. Measures 14.5" long.
Provenance
James and Lyda Madden collection.
Comparable sales
No other Shang Wheeler Preening Black Duck in the data yet.
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales