Makers / Shang Wheeler / Canvasback Hen
Shang Wheeler Canvasback Hen
Charles E. 'Shang' Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut
$72,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $50,000–$80,000
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCanvasback HenConfigHenPosePreenerSize14"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Extremely rare and outstanding canvasback hen. In preening pose with excellent detailed head carving and slight relief wing tips. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail, including on the underside. Retains the original leather line tie and Stratford style "tear drop" weight. Measures 14" long.
Provenance
Connecticut Audubon collection. Jack Mitchell collection. John Delph collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Comparable sales
No other Shang Wheeler Canvasback Hen in the data yet.
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Shang Wheeler sales