BLACK DUCK DECOYBy Elmer CrowellBLACK DUCK DECOYBy Elmer Crowell of East Harwich Massachusetts. Head turned in preening position. Unbranded.
BLACK DUCK DECOYFrom New Jersey.BLACK DUCK DECOYFrom New Jersey. Carved wings and original paint.
BLACK DUCK BY JOSEPH LINCOLN AsBLACK DUCK BY JOSEPH LINCOLN As Lincoln black ducks go, this one is a little larger than most, with a robust form and upswept tail. There are delineated wings and wing tips, feathering to its back, and unusual dotting on the wing patches, all done with a slightly darker shade of paint than the body. A highly unusual species. Unsigned. Identified as "BLACK DUCK" in white on bottom.
3 3/4" long.
Surface original and excellent in all respects.
BLACK DUCK DECOYBy Gordon MannBLACK DUCK DECOYBy Gordon Mann of Rockland Massachusetts. Tack eyes and carved bill. Original paint with minor wear.
HIGH HEAD BLACK DUCK DECOYBy theHIGH HEAD BLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Wildfowler Decoy Company of Old Saybrook Connecticut. In cedar with glass eyes and original paint.
Black duck decoy, head with incisedBlack duck decoy, head with incised feathers, glass eyes, original weight, 14-1/2 in Probably original paint, lower bill repaired, scattered shot wounds. Private Collection, Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
Black duck by Dodge Decoy Co. (Detroit),Black duck by Dodge Decoy Co. (Detroit), circa 1885, 6"h x 16"l
[Decoy] Black Duck by the Mason[Decoy] Black Duck by the Mason or Pratt Factory.
WOOD DUCK BY JOSEPH LINCOLN WoodWOOD DUCK BY JOSEPH LINCOLN Wood ducks are among the most highly sought after and prized species in the decoy collecting community, due to their vibrant colors and rarity. This bird's form is full and round with a thin hairline crest and a classic paint pattern that is reminiscent of the famous Doc Starr wood duck. Unsigned. Identified as "WOOD DUCK" in pencil on bottom.
3 3/4" long.
Surface original and excellent in all respects.
BLACK DUCK DECOYBy Joe LincolnBLACK DUCK DECOYBy Joe Lincoln of Accord Massachusetts. Glass eyes. Branded on underside. Original paint.
BLACK DUCK DECOYBy Ken Harris ofBLACK DUCK DECOYBy Ken Harris of Woodville New York. Balsa wood body. Original paint with white stamp. Some wear.
BLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Mason DecoyBLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit Michigan. Standard grade with glass eyes. Original paint shows wear.
BLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Mason DecoyBLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit Michigan. Challenge grade. Professionally repainted and restored.
Burlwood Stylized Duck, American,Burlwood Stylized Duck, American, 1983, carved of burlwood with walnut bill, made in three piec
BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
LemuelBLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1948
17 1/2 in. long
A classic 1940s Ward gunning decoy with excellent paint feathering. This turned-head balsa-bodied decoy bears Lem's signature and date on the underside and a Richardson Collection ink stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some darkened areas of wood.
Three duck decoys: one probablyThree duck decoys: one probably a blue wing teal or green wing teal, tack eyes, 6-3/4 x 15 in., separation on bottom, shot wounds, worn paint with some repainted areas ; one cedar merganser crudely hand carved, black, white and red paint, 6 x 17-1/2 in., extensive surface wear and shot wounds, repairs to head, separation down back ; one for display, carved and painted, marked on base "Captain Harry Jolie(?)", 12 in., good condition . Private Collection, Fairview, North Carolina
BLACK DUCKGeorges Guyon
Vercheres,BLACK DUCKGeorges Guyon
Vercheres, Quebec, Canada, 1936
16 in. long
A turned-head black duck with incised feather detail. Stamped 1936 and branded "E. Varney" on the underside.
Original paint with light gunning wear.
Black duck decoy, circa 1900, byBlack duck decoy, circa 1900, by James Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 7"h x 14"l
HOLLOW-CARVED BLACK DUCK DECOYByHOLLOW-CARVED BLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Wildfowler Decoy Company. Original paint.
Two duck decoys: blue bill drake,Two duck decoys: blue bill drake, 14 in., [large body and neck separations, old paint with extensive abrasions and losses]; redhead, New Jersey, 14-1/4 in., [shot wounds, old separations and repaint].
Bronze sculpture of mallard ContinentalBronze sculpture of mallard Continental 20th century duck resting on lily pad near log with dark brown patina on oval marble base unsigned. H8'' W11'' Provenance: Bluffton South Carolina private collection.
BLACK DUCKDan English (1883-1962)
Florence,BLACK DUCKDan English (1883-1962)
Florence, NJ, c. 1920
16 in. long
This Delaware River classic was acquired in the historic American Heritage Society Auction of Americana at Sotheby Parke Bernet in 1975. The underside retains its maker marking and the "SPB" lot sticker.
Excellent Dan English paint with light gunning wear and some loss to a reset tail chip.
Provenance: The Estate of Ann Dickinson Dale
Literature: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., "The American Heritage Society Auction of Americana," November 6-8, 1975, lot 402, exact decoy illustrated.
CARVED BLACK DUCKA Black Duck decoyCARVED BLACK DUCKA Black Duck decoy with a high head and incised body carving, original paint with some paint loss and a chip on the tail. Mid 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Appelant Canard Noir, tête haute et corps incisée, peinture d'origine avec quelques pertes, un éclat à la queue. Milieu 20e siècle. Collection Allio.
BLACK DUCKAugustus Aaron "Gus"BLACK DUCKAugustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1930
17 in. long
A classic Wilson black duck with raised wings and an inset head.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear, including rub to left side of bill. Original fill to age line in right wing.
BLACK DUCK AND MALLARD HENc. 1970
18BLACK DUCK AND MALLARD HENc. 1970
18 in. long
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: John R. Wierdsma Collection
BLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Mason DecoyBLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit Michigan. Standard grade with tack eyes. Original paint with wear.
BLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Mason DecoyBLACK DUCK DECOYBy the Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit Michigan. Premier grade. Original paint with wear. Tail chips. Tip of bill damaged.
GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED BLANC-DE-CHINEGILT-BRONZE MOUNTED BLANC-DE-CHINE MODEL OF A DUCK charmingly molded as the swimming bird with his head turned back and his feathers picked out the two sections rimmed in gilt bronze bands with scalloped borders - h:5.50 w:7 in.
Canvasback Duck Decoy probablyCanvasback Duck Decoy probably Michigan, early 20th century, carved and painted wood, flat bottom with broad keel, glass ey
Black duck hollow body decoy probablyBlack duck hollow body decoy probably New Jersey 19" l. ?
Carved duck decoy, incised tailCarved duck decoy, incised tail feathers, glass eyes, unsigned, 20" l Estimate $60-90
[Decoy] Black Duck by MS Animal[Decoy] Black Duck by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS stamped.
(4) Early Decorative Wooden Duck(4) Early Decorative Wooden Duck DecoysPolychrome painted two signed D. Foss and dated 5/73 one marked WAKE to bottom and titled Bufflehead Drake one titled Blue-winged Teal Drake one marked John J. Francis largest is 12'' L good condition.Provenance: From The Estate of The Late James W. Goodrich of Missouri.
Carved and painted wooden duck,Carved and painted wooden duck, in preening posture, glass eyes, wire legs with remnants of skin, 17-1/2 in. Old painted surface with abrasions, losses and penciled notes for paint decoration and various breeds of ducks, lacking foot and leg elements and platform for mounting.
(4) CARVED AND PAINTED DECOYS TO(4) CARVED AND PAINTED DECOYS TO INCLUDE: 2Scoters, a Black Duck, and Connecticut Blue Billed scaup drake marked RHB. 12" to 16" long. Age appropriate wear.
BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
LemuelBLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1936
17 1/4 in. long
As found.