Makers / Augustus Moak / Canvasback
Augustus Moak Canvasback
Excellent pair of canvasbacks, Gus Moak, Tustin, Wisconsin, 1st quarter 20th century.
$26,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigPairSize18"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Hollow carved with slightly turned heads and high rounded backs. Very similar to those from the Valentine rig. Measure 18" 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