Makers / Jess Heisler / Goose (unspecified)
Jess Heisler The Heisler Goose
Jess Heisler (1891-1943) Burlington, NJ, c. 1920
$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesGoose (unspecified)Size20"
The catalog record
Jess Heisler (1891-1943) Burlington, NJ, c. 1920 20 in. long
This is the only Heisler goose known and is believed to be the earliest goose to have surfaced by any English-school carver. Features include a snuggle-head position, flared wing tips, and a three-piece hollow body. Painted by Bob White with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Pasquale "Babe" Sabatini Collection
Provenance
Pasquale "Babe" Sabatini Collection
Comparable sales
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