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Cigar Daisey Mallard and Black Duck
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1924-2017) Chincoteague, VA, c. 2000
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakeSize16.5"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1924-2017) Chincoteague, VA, c. 2000 16 1/2 in. long
The cork-bodied black duck is branded “Cigar" and bears the penciled inscription "My Hunting decoy used on Wildcat Marsh" on the keel. The cork-bodied drake is branded “Cigar" and signed in ink “Delbert Cigar Daisy” on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
Provenance
Michael Boxer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Cigar Daisey Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $600 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Excellent | — | $840 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | — | — | $750 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Cigar Daisey sales