Makers / Augustus Moak / Canvasback
Augustus Moak Canvasback
Canvasback, Gus Moak, Tustin, Wisconsin, 2nd quarter 20th century.
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCanvasbackPoseTurned headSize17"PaintRepaintSignedyes
The catalog record
Hollow carved with slightly turned head on raised neck seat. "Halvorson" stamped into the underside. Also with the Halvorson collection ink stamp. Measures 17" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Herb Desch collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Augustus Moak Canvasback to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $570 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $630 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | — | Repaint | $420 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $12,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Augustus Moak sales