$27,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $25,000–$35,000
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize17.5"ConditionMintPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Outstanding black duck. Bishops Head style with slightly turned head. Decoy does not appear to have ever been used. Measures 17.5” long. G&D SOLD $27600 including 20% BP. Lot 28. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-2BWXIK
Provenance
Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,120 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $8,760 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales