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Captain Harry Jobes Rig of Canvasbacks, A Bluebill and A Goldeneye

Harry R. Jobes (b.1936) Aberdeen, MD, c.1980

$230
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesCanvasbackConfigRigPoseTurned headPaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

Harry R. Jobes (b.1936) Aberdeen, MD, c.1980 Eight canvasbacks (three swimmers, two preeners, and three with slightly turned heads), a bluebill drake, and a goldeneye drake. A couple of them are signed by the maker on the underside. A pair of canvasbacks (slightly turned head) and the goldeneye may be by R. Madison Mitchell (1903-1993), Havre de Grace, MD. Original paint with minimal gunning wear, a couple have age cracks.

Provenance: John E. Lennon Collection

Provenance

John E. Lennon Collection

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Captain Harry Jobes Canvasbacks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
15 Oct 2026—Original$120
15 Feb 2020—Original$1,440
25 Jul 2019—Original$540

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Captain Harry Jobes sales