Makers / Samuel Soper / Canada Goose
Samuel Soper Swimming Canada Goose
Samuel Soper (1863-1943) (attr.) Barnegat, NJ, c. 1900
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesCanada GoosePoseSwimmingSize30.75"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Samuel Soper (1863-1943) (attr.) Barnegat, NJ, c. 1900 30 3/4 in. long
A rare, hollow swimming decoy with tack eyes, carved bill detail, and a large inletted weight. Soper, a member of the U.S. Lifesaving Service, was known for carving long-necked geese in animated postures. In old working repaint with gunning wear, a neck and bill tip repair, and age lines.
Provenance: Ronald S. Swanson Collection Private Collection
Provenance
Ronald S. Swanson Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Samuel Soper Canada Geese to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | — | Repaint | $660 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| 12 Feb 2015 | — | Repaint | $780 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Samuel Soper sales