Sold2018VERY FINE AND RARE BLACK DUCK by Delbert "CIGAR"VERY FINE AND RARE BLACK DUCK by Delbert "CIGAR" Daisey, Chincoteague, VA. Excellent original paint and unused condition. This rare decoy has carved feathers and a carved fluted tail. Elongated wing tSee Sold Price
Sold2023Three Duck Decoys by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (b. 1924)Three Duck Decoys Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (b. 1924) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1990 18 in. long A mallard pair and a black duck with cork bodies. Each has the maker's inscription and is branded "Cigar." OrigSee Sold Price
Sold2016GUNNING BLACK DUCK by Delbert “Cigar” Daisey,GUNNING BLACK DUCK by Delbert “Cigar” Daisey, Chincoteague, VA. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Cork body construction. Faint feather painting overall to body. Branded “CIGAR” oSee Sold Price
Sold2017FINE AND RARE BRANT by Delbert “Cigar” Daisey,FINE AND RARE BRANT by Delbert “Cigar” Daisey, Chincoteague, VA. Good original paint showing in-use wear. Good structural condition with tight crack at mid-neck. Fine painted feather and bar detaiSee Sold Price
Sold2022BLACK DUCK, J. MCLOUGHLINRARE AND FINE BLACK DUCK by John W. McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ. High-head model in excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Relief-carved wings with raised, crossed wing tipSee Sold Price
Sold2022BLACK DUCK, J. MCLOUGHLINRARE AND FINE BLACK DUCK by John W. McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ. Snug-head model in excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Relief-carved wings with three layers of featherSee Sold Price
Sold2024BLACK DUCK, J. MCLOUGHLINRARE AND FINE BLACK DUCK by John W. McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ. High-head model in excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Three layers of relief-carved wings and raised, cSee Sold Price
Sold2021BLACK DUCK, R. ALLENRARE AND FINE BLACK DUCK by Russ Allen, Cape Charles, VA. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Delaware River style carved in the manner of the English family. Fine detailed paSee Sold Price
2021STANDING BLACK DUCK, G. STRUNKRARE AND FINE STANDING BLACK DUCK by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Full bodied carving in excellent original paint and condition. Fine painted feather detail overall and very fine paint ticking to headSee Sold Price
Sold2018RARE AND FINE BRANT by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey,RARE AND FINE BRANT by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, Chincoteague, VA. Very good original paint with some very light in-use wear. Excellent structural condition. Retains original weight and rigging. Fine paSee Sold Price
Sold2021ONE-THIRD SIZE BLACK DUCK, B. SCHMIDTEXTREMELY RARE AND FINE ONE-THIRD SIZE BLACK DUCK by Ben J. Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa 1940. Excellent original paint and condition. Very detailed carved feather work overall to body. Raised crossedSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Swimming Black Duck Decoy by Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)Rare Swimming Black Duck Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 18 1/4 in. long This swimming black duck features not only a reaching and turned head, but also rare plumagSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ruddy Duck Pair by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (b. 1924)Ruddy Duck Pair Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (b. 1924) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 11 in. long Two gunning models bearing the maker's "Cigar" brand on undersides. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: MSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Oversized Black Duck Decoy, Benjamin SchmidtBenjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 21 in. long A grand black duck with excellent textured feathering and a thin paddle tail. Original paint with even gunning wear and faint age lineSee Sold Price
Sold2022ONE-HALF SIZE FLYING BLACK DUCK, NEW ENGLANDRARE AND FINE ONE-HALF SIZE FLYING BLACK DUCK, probably New England. Good original paint and structural condition. One wing and wing tip re-attached. Hairline crack at mid-neck. Detailed painted feathSee Sold Price
Sold2020MINIATURE BLACK DUCK, H. MORSEEARLY AND RARE MINIATURE BLACK DUCK by Harold Morse, circa 1970. Fine original paint and structural condition. Very small rub to underside of tail. Deep relief-carved wings and very detailed painted fSee Sold Price
Sold2016OUTSTANDING RUDDY DUCK HEN by Delbert “Cigar” Daisey,OUTSTANDING RUDDY DUCK HEN by Delbert “Cigar” Daisey, Chincoteague, VA. Mint original paint and unused condition. Fine detailed feathering and broad carved tail. Branded CIGAR and signed with notaSee Sold Price
Sold2022Preening Black Duck DecoyPreening Black Duck Barnegat Bay, NJ, c. 1890 14 in. long A bold preening black duck with a hollow body. Preeners and sleepers from this region are especially rare. In old working paint with gunning wSee Sold Price
SoldBlack Duck Decoy, North Hampton County, VirginiaBlack Duck Decoy North Hampton County, Virginia 16 1/2 in. long A rare North Hampton decoy with high back, shoulder carving, and split, raised wing tips. Old paint with heavy gunning wear, including tSee Sold Price
Sold2023A RARE PERSIAN BARUTDAN PRIMING FLASKA quality example in the form of small horn, wrought entirely of fine Persian black wootz. The spring, frame and toggles profiled and superbly pierced, the cutoff formed as the head of a duck, the capSee Sold Price
Sold2023A RARE PERSIAN BARUTDAN PRIMING FLASKIn the form of small horn, wrought of fine Persian black wootz. The spring, frame and toggles profiled and pierced, the cutoff formed as the head of a duck, the cap likewise pierced. 18th-19th centurySee Sold Price
Sold2019A RARE PERSIAN BARUTDAN PRIMING FLASKIn the form of small horn, wrought entirely of fine Persian black wootz. The spring and cutoff profiled and formed as the head of a duck, the cap finely pierced. 18th-19th century. Worn overall. OveraSee Sold Price
Sold2024RARE BLACK DUCK, H.M. SHOURDSRARE SWIMMING BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ, (1890-1943). Stained natural wood finish and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Glass eyes a later addition. Retains inlSee Sold Price
Sold2017VERY EARLY AND RARE BLACK DUCK by Walter Bush, Newark,VERY EARLY AND RARE BLACK DUCK by Walter Bush, Newark, NJ, circa 1930’s. Good original paint with some possible touch up to bill area. Very good structural condition. Small piece of bill front missiSee Sold Price
Jun 26The Buddha GalleryAntique Tibetan Thangka--intricate, - black ground - unique. Quite rare, fine and intense$1,750
Jun 02ART AUCTION99Black Eyes, Print on Canvas Mixed Media, Limited Edition of 500 Signed and Numbered£3,500
Jun 02ART AUCTION99Red Black Bull, Print on Canvas Mixed Media, Limited Edition of 500 Signed and Numbered£3,500