Makers / John Glenn / Canvasback
John Glenn Rare Pair of Half-sized Flying Canvasbacks
John Glenn (1876-1954) Rock Hall, MD, c. 1925
$2,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigPairPoseFlyingQuantity2FormHalf-size
The catalog record
John Glenn (1876-1954) Rock Hall, MD, c. 1925 These whimsical birds have a second coat of paint applied by the maker and display a nicely aged surface. Fine paint and carving detail on wings.
The edge of the hen’s right wing has been slightly cut, slight seam separation on the hen where the head meets the body and also where the wings meet the body. Large even sections of craquelure across the body of both, minor flaking on the bottom of the drake. Both birds are mounted on their original finials.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent John Glenn Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $49 |
| Mar 2022 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Glenn sales