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Bert Graves Two Canvasback Drakes
George "Bert" Graves (1880-1951) Peoria, IL, c. 1920
$403
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300over estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigRigPaintRepaintQuantity2
The catalog record
George "Bert" Graves (1880-1951) Peoria, IL, c. 1920 Two hollow Illinois River decoys, one with an incised "ALA" on the underside for the rig of Andy L. Anderson of Chillocothe, OH. The second has an "LBC" rig brand and a "BM" brand for the Buck and Merck Gun Club in Peoria. Both are in old in-use repaint with gunning wear, including neck cracks, tail and bill repairs, and one has replaced eyes.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,125 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $216 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | — | — | $480 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales