Makers / John R. Wells / Canvasback
John R. Wells Canvasback
John R. Wells (1861-1953), Toronto, Ontario
$12,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $7,000–$10,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCanvasbackSize25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved canvasback with.25” bottom board branded “Geo. M. Hendrie” twice on underside. Measures 15.25” long.
Provenance
Barney Crandall collection. Dr. Gary Gosdin collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John R. Wells Canvasback to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $450 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $720 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| Oct 2024 | — | Repaint | $180 |
| Apr 2023 | — | Original | $6,300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John R. Wells sales