Makers / Tom Fitzpatrick / Black Duck
Tom Fitzpatrick Tucked-head Black Duck
Thomas Fitzpatrick (1887-1958) Delanco, NJ, c. 1920
$5,175
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas Fitzpatrick (1887-1958) Delanco, NJ, c. 1920 A traditional Delaware River decoy with carved raised primaries and fluted tail carving. This extremely well executed black duck places amongst the makers best examples. Original paint and light gunning wear.
Provenance: Bob White Collection Private Collection, Connecticut
Provenance
Bob White Collection Private Collection, Connecticut
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Tom Fitzpatrick Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $360 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Excellent | — | $780 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $660 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Tom Fitzpatrick sales