Makers / Chauncey Wheeler / Brant
Chauncey Wheeler Brant
Rare brant, Chauncey Wheeler, Alexandria Bay, New York, 1st quarter 20th century.
$5,160
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000under estimate
Sold 9 Aug 2023at Guyette & Deeter Summer 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBrantConfigRigSize17"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Raised neck seat and upswept tail. Incised wing and tail feather carving known as the "torn heart" design. "WFB" branded on underside for William Francis Beal from Long Island, who ordered the rig from Wheeler in 1919. Measures 17" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Chauncey Wheeler Brant to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $19,200 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| 15 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $7,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Chauncey Wheeler sales