Makers / Ivar Fernlund / Canvasback
Ivar Fernlund Canvasback
Excellent rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Ivar Fernlund, Hamilton, Ontario, 1st quarter 20th century.
$57,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $47,500Estimate $20,000–$30,000over estimate
Sold 8 Aug 2023at Guyette & Deeter Summer 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigPairPoseTurned headSize25"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Thinly hollowed with.25” bottom board and thick comb feather paint detail. Hen with slightly turned head. Believed to be the best pair of Fernlund canvasbacks known. Measure 14” and 14.75” long
Provenance
George Quay collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Ivar Fernlund Canvasback to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | — | Original | $42,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ivar Fernlund sales