The catalog record
Outstanding Bishop's Head Gun Club model Canada goose. Head is turned and slightly cocked with typical humped bill and under-tail carving. R.H. Richardson collection ink stamp on the underside. Believed by many to be the best of the Bishops Head style geese. Measures 24" long. G&D SOLD $186000 including 20% BP. Lot 20. https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-14MG4T
Provenance
Bishops Head Fish and Gun Club rig. Purchased by Bobby Richardson from the son of an executive of the Phillips Packing Company, who owned three Bishops Head geese. Bobby Richardson collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection. R.H. Richardson collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ward Brothers Canada Goose to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $39,000 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,760 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $990 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $6,120 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ward Brothers sales