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Billy Ellis Black Duck

William Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920

Billy Ellis – Black Duck – 2012
$345
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012

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SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal

The catalog record

William Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920 A high-head black duck with glass eyes and deep incised bill carving. Original paint with even gunning wear and professional touch-up to portions of head. Original area of filler in head has flaking.

Provenance: John Collier Collection

Provenance

John Collier Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Billy Ellis Black Duck to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2025—Original$360

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