Makers / Sam Barnes / Canvasback
Sam Barnes Canvasback Drake
Sam Barnes (1851-1926) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1900
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$800
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
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The catalog record
Sam Barnes (1851-1926) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long
Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Rare American Decoys and Bird Carvings," Hyannis, MA, May 21, 1976, lot 31, related example illustrated. R. H. Richardson, “Chesapeake Bay Decoys,” Cambridge, MD, 1991, p. 55, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Sam Barnes Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $180 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | — | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Sam Barnes sales