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Charles Birch Canada Goose
Charles Birch (1868-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1940
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesCanada GoosePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles Birch (1868-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1940 A tack-eyed, solid-bodied goose decoy with a through-mortised bill and a large lead weight on the bottom. Original paint with light wear, crack through head, and chip on left side of neck and on top of bill.
Provenance: Somers Headley Collection, acquired directly from the maker Gene and Linda Kangas Collection Private Collection
Provenance
Somers Headley Collection, acquired directly from the maker Gene and Linda Kangas Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Birch Canada Geese to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $5,400 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | — | Repaint | $2,040 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Good | — | $2,280 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | — | Repaint | $630 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Birch sales