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John R. Wells Canvasback Hen

John R. Wells (1860-1953), Toronto, Ontario

John R. Wells – Canvasback Hen – 2025
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $900–$1,200over estimate
Sold May 2025at Guyette & Deeter, May 2025
SpeciesCanvasback HenConfigHenSize16.75"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Solid body canvasback hen ‘commercial grade’ style with nice feather paint detail. Measures 16 3/4” long.

Provenance

Ex Stead collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent John R. Wells Canvasback Hen to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Apr 2026—Original$19,200
Apr 2026—Repaint$1,800

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John R. Wells sales