Makers / Shang Wheeler / Black Duck
Shang Wheeler Black Duck
Shang Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1930
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Feb 2014at Copley, February 2014
SpeciesBlack Duck
The catalog record
Shang Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1930 A cork-bodied decoy with its original rigging. In a mix of original and working paint with gunning wear and a bill repair.
Provenance: Milton C. Weiler Collection Descended in the Weiler family
Provenance
Milton C. Weiler Collection Descended in the Weiler family
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Shang Wheeler Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $33,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $144,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $84,000 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales