james-holly-md-1855-1935-black-duck
Lot 1128
James Holly (MD, 1855-1935), Black Duck
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Havre de Grace, Maryland, this example is branded GRACE (Gunning Scow on the Upper Chesapeake).

Length 16 in.

James was the youngest of John "Daddy" Holly's three sons. He was a boat builder by trade but is best known for his stunning black ducks.

Old gunning paint; working repair to the neck.