$990
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $825
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17.5"
The catalog record
Davey W. Nichol (1890-1977) Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada 17.5"
Working black duck with the original swing weight keel. Slender neck and elevated head with glass eyes and carved bill details. Scratch feather paint across the body and extending down the center back over the stamped loop feathering. Deelpy relief carved wings that flow back to two separate points with relief carved primary weights. Incised tail feathering. Retains the original leather rigging.
Condition: Very good and original with slight chipping to wing tips and bill edge. Scattered paint loss.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent David W. Nichol Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $1,110 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $660 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | — | $630 |
| 28 May 2026 | — | Original | $2,880 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All David W. Nichol sales