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Jess Heisler Black Duck
Jess Heisler (1891-1943), Burlington, New Jersey.
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Sep 2026at Guyette & Deeter, 1 Sep 2026
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSleeperSize14.5"ConditionGoodPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare sleeping black duck. Three piece hollow carved body with raised V wingtips and deep relief tail feather carving. Painted tack eyes. Measures 14.5" long.
Provenance
PROVENANCE: Don Leonard collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Jess Heisler Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $1,800 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | — | — | $300 |
| Nov 2025 | Good | Original | $1,500 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | — | Original | $270 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | — | Repaint | $900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jess Heisler sales