Makers / James Holly / Canvasback
James Holly Canvasback Drake
James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1890
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
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The catalog record
James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1890 15 in. long
A classic Upper Bay can with the initials "JB" incised in the underside. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Provenance
Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent James Holly Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | Good | Repaint | $156 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Good | Repaint | $1,200 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,720 |
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $1,020 |
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All James Holly sales