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James R. Kelson Canvasback Pair

James R. Kelson (1888-1968) (attr.) Mt. Clemens, Michigan, c. 1950

James R. Kelson – Canvasback Pair – 2013
$748
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900
Sold 21 Jan 2013at The Winter Sale 2013 — Copley

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The catalog record

James R. Kelson (1888-1968) (attr.) Mt. Clemens, Michigan, c. 1950 A pair of balsa-bodied decoys with their original keels which have a near half circle lead weight incorporated into each of them. The pair display painted tack eyes, detailed bill carving, raised wings, and incised fanned-out tail carving. Original paint with gunning wear including some flaking.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent James R. Kelson Canvasbacks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026——$300
Jul 2018——$660

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All James R. Kelson sales