Makers / Bert Graves / Canvasback
Bert Graves Canvasback
George "Bert" Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1920
$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,800–$2,400
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasbackSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
George "Bert" Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1920 17 in. long
A fine example of a hollow, Illinois River decoy with excellent swirl paint. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Dr. E. C. Burhans Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above Private Collection, Midwest
Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 122, related decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. E. C. Burhans Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above Private Collection, Midwest
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,125 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $216 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | — | — | $480 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales