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Augustus Moak Rare Canada Goose

August "Gus" Moak (1852-1942) Tustin, WI, c. 1920

Augustus Moak – Rare Canada Goose – 2024
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024

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SpeciesCanada GooseConfigRigSize21.5"

The catalog record

August "Gus" Moak (1852-1942) Tustin, WI, c. 1920 21 1/2 in. long

This hollow decoy has an "RWA" brand on the bottom board for Robert Abrahamson, a Lake Winnebago guide. Original paint with heavy gunning wear, neck crack, and possible working repaint on head.

Provenance: Robert Abrahamson Rig Private Collection, Wisconsin

Provenance

Robert Abrahamson Rig Private Collection, Wisconsin

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Augustus Moak Canada Goose to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Apr 2023—Original$6,600

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Augustus Moak sales