Corb Reed Canvasback Pair
James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigPairSize881"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 A superb pair of decoys displaying glass eyes, carved bill detail, his finest painted feathering, and carved raised wings and feet. The drake has eyelids and incised tail feather detail. Both are stamped "J C Reed" by the maker on the bottom. The hen also bears a painted "881" and the drake an "880." Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, California
Provenance
Private Collection, California
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Corb Reed Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | — | $2,400 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $930 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $570 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Corb Reed sales