Makers / Eli Doughty / Black Duck
Eli Doughty Black Duck
Eli Doughty (1844-1923) Hog Island, VA, c. 1870
$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$14,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesBlack DuckSize18"
The catalog record
Eli Doughty (1844-1923) Hog Island, VA, c. 1870 18 in. long
A full-bodied, snuggle-head black duck from Hog Island. Eli Doughty, while less prolific than his Cobb Island neighbors, is considered among the region's most accomplished makers. Old paint with heavy gunning wear, including cracks and dings. Old, possibly original, fill to imperfections in wood, mostly on underside.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Eli Doughty Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $36,000 |
| 10 Nov 2024 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | — | — | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Eli Doughty sales