Makers / George Boyd / Black Duck
George Boyd Black Duck
George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire.
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $1,300Estimate $500–$700over estimate
Sold 7 Mar 2025at Weekly Online Auction: Decoys for Sale — Guyette & Deeter
SpeciesBlack DuckSize21.75"PaintRepaintSignedyes
The catalog record
Rare canvas covered black duck, glass eyes, upswept tail, branded D.A.GOODWIN on underside, measures 21.75" in length and 8.5" in height from bottom of decoy to top of head. Exact decoy pictured on page 39 of "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted," Cullen.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent George Boyd Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $2,100 |
| Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $1,200 |
| Nov 2023 | — | — | $600 |
| Aug 2023 | — | — | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales