Makers / George Boyd / Black Duck
George Boyd Miniature Black Duck Pair
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, 1939
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
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The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, 1939 4 1/4 in. long
Lightly signed and dated by the maker on the bottom of each. Original paint.
Provenance: Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 38, similar miniature illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $2,100 |
| Apr 2025 | Excellent | — | $1,200 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
| Nov 2023 | — | — | $600 |
| Aug 2023 | — | — | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales