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Reginald I. Culver Early Black Duck

Reginald I. Culver (1897-1975) Stratford, CT, c. 1930

Reginald I. Culver – Early Black Duck – 2007
$400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,000under estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley

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SpeciesBlack DuckConditionGoodPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Reginald I. Culver (1897-1975) Stratford, CT, c. 1930 Culver acquired Ben Holmes' patterns, and his early decoys resemble that of his predecessor. In original paint, with a few minor flakes to the head, overall very good condition.

Provenance: Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection

Provenance

Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Reginald I. Culver Black Ducks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
17 Jan 2011—Original$403
26 Jul 2007—Original$450

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Reginald I. Culver sales