$2,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 24 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize18.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Black duck. Balsa body with slightly turned head and upswept tail. Signed and dated 1944 at a later date by the Ward Brothers. Measures 18.25" long. G&D SOLD $2700 including 20% BP. Lot 494. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-2BXFJO
Provenance
Oliver Smith collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,120 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,100 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $8,760 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales