Makers / Louis Rathmell / Black Duck
Louis Rathmell Black Duck
Excellent sleeping black duck, Lou Rathmell, Stratford, Connecticut, 2nd quarter 20th century.
$12,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold 11 Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseSleeperSize16.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalCarved1941Signedyes
The catalog record
Cork body with inserted cedar tail and head turned back and resting on body. Scratch feather paint detail on head and neck. Inlayed lead weight on the underside is stamped with the maker's name and dated 1941. Measures 16.75" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Louis Rathmell Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $8,400 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $33,000 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $25,200 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $9,600 |
| 25 Jan 2025 | — | Original | $3,240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Louis Rathmell sales