Charles Hart Black Duck
Charles Hart (1862-1960) Gloucester, MA, c. 1920
The catalog record
Charles Hart (1862-1960) Gloucester, MA, c. 1920 This bold hollow-carved decoy displays carved bill detail and highly defined raised wings and primaries. The body of this decoy was hollowed out to one-half-inch thickness and no bottom board was applied, leaving it open. This unusual construction was designed to create a suction on calm gunning waters. Outstanding original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Cape Cod
Literature: George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D., "Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway," New York, NY, 1974, p. 178, figure 88, related examples illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Cape Cod
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Hart Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $480 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Hart sales