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John McLoughlin Black Duck
John McLaughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1969
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalCarved1969
The catalog record
John McLaughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, 1969 16 1/4 in. long
A competition-grade black duck bearing the "2nd Annual Atlantic Flyway Wildfowl Carving & Arts Exhibition, Salisbury, MD" stamp on the underside in addition to the carver's signature and the inked inscription "2nd place midwest 1969." Excellent original paint with minimal 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