William Heverin O'brien Canvasback Wing Duck
William Heverin (1860-1951)(attr.) Charlestown, MD, c. 1905
The catalog record
William Heverin (1860-1951)(attr.) Charlestown, MD, c. 1905 15 in. long
A cast-iron sinkbox weight with raised eyes and bill detail. These heavy decoys were used on the "wings" of sinkboxes to balance them at the water level.
Traces of original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Private Collection
Literature: Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Donal C. O’Brien Jr. Collection of Important American Sporting Art and Decoys," Plymouth, MA, July 19, 2018, lot 10, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent William Heverin Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $210 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $288 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $132 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $300 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $450 |
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