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Charles Birch Black Duck
Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910
$5,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910 17 in. long
This hollow decoy shows Birch at his best. Fleckenstein agreed and discusses it in his "Southern Decoys" book. The weight is marked with a "BB." Original paint with even gunning wear and an old dark wash to black. A couple faint cracks in neck.
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "Southern Decoys of Virginia and The Carolinas," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 139, exact decoy illustrated and discussed.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Birch Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,250 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $330 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,300 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | — | — | $240 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | — | Repaint | $510 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Birch sales