Makers / George Sibley / Canvasback
George Sibley Canvasback Drake
George Sibley (1861-1938) Chicago, IL, c. 1890
$1,265
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$800over estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
George Sibley (1861-1938) Chicago, IL, c. 1890 From a famous Illinois River canvasback rig that held decoys by Bert Graves and Sibley. Branded twice on the underside "D.W.V." for the Daniel W. Voorhees rig, a Duck Island Club member from Pekin, Illinois. Possibly original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Torrey Reily Collection
Provenance
Torrey Reily Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent George Sibley Canvasback to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | — | — | $805 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Sibley sales