Corb Reed Canvasback
Pair of preening canvasbacks, J. Corbin Reed, Chincoteague, Virginia.
$1,020
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800under estimate
Sold Sep 2023at Guyette & Deeter, September 2023
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigPairPosePreenerConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2Carved1973Signedyes
The catalog record
Both with turned back heads and sleepy eyes. Deep relief wing carving and raised wingtips. Hen with carved legs and feet. Drake is signed and dated 1973.
Provenance
Provenance: Gordon Mulava collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Corb Reed Canvasback to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $930 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | Excellent | — | $840 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | Good | — | $360 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Corb Reed sales