Makers / Dave Umbrella Watson / Canada Goose
Dave Umbrella Watson Hutchins Canada Goose
Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1938) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920
$1,080
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesCanada Goose
The catalog record
Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1938) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 9 3/4 by 17 1/4 in.
A rare hollow goose decoy with glass eyes, carved bill detail, raised wing tips, and "P" and "WHP JR" brands on the bottom for the Purnell Collection. Old paint by Ira Hudson with flaking, gunning wear, and half of bill replaced.
Provenance: William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection, acquired in Ocean City, Maryland
Provenance
William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection, acquired in Ocean City, Maryland
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Dave Umbrella Watson Canada Geese to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | — | Repaint | $360 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | — | Repaint | $570 |
| 17 Mar 2023 | — | — | $600 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | — | — | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dave Umbrella Watson sales