Corb Reed Black Duck
Extremely rare leaping black duck, J. Corbin Reed, Chincoteague, Virginia.
$2,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize14.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Applied wings with relief feather carving. Head is turned with open bill. Applied, carved feet and detailed scratch feather paint. Signed on the underside of wing. Measures 14.25" long, with a 19" wingspan.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Corb Reed Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $600 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $60 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $300 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | — | — | $870 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | — | — | $1,320 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Corb Reed sales