Makers / Reginald I. Culver / Black Duck
Reginald I. Culver Black Duck Pair
Reginald Culver (1897-1975) Stratford, CT, c. 1950
$403
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400over estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Reginald Culver (1897-1975) Stratford, CT, c. 1950 Rare, turned-head decoy and a straight-head decoy. Both are branded "R. I. Culver" on the bottom and have their original rigging. Original paint with minimal gunning wear.
Literature: Henry C. Chitwood, "Connecticut Decoys- Carvers and Gunners," West Chester, PA, 1987, p. 95, exact bird illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Reginald I. Culver Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | Original | $450 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | Good | Original | $400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Reginald I. Culver sales