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William Schultz Black Duck

William Schultz (1923-2009) Milwaukee, WI, c. 1970

William Schultz – Black Duck – 2012
$1,150
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012

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SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned head

The catalog record

William Schultz (1923-2009) Milwaukee, WI, c. 1970 An over-sized black duck with a turned head and raised wing tips. This bird's design is very similar to the work of a fellow Milwaukee carver, Walter Pelzer (1911-1998). In original condition with light wear from handling.

Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest

Provenance

Private Collection, Midwest

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent William Schultz Black Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2024—Original$2,520
Jul 2012—Original$2,300

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Schultz sales