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Bert Graves Canvasback

Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Bert Graves – Canvasback – 2024
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesCanvasbackSize17.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Hollow carved canvasback with fine comb feather paint detail. 'ER' painted twice on the underside. Retains the original Graves weight. Measures 17.25" long.

Provenance

Provenance: Private Southern collection.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Bert Graves Canvasback to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$2,400
Apr 2026—Original$2,400
Apr 2026—Repaint$2,100
27 Mar 2026—Original$1,440
26 Mar 2026—Original$2,280

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