Evans Decoy Company Three Diver Decoys
Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932) Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
The catalog record
Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932) Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925 largest is 18 in. long
The mammoth-grade canvasback hen is branded "OA," the standard-grade canvasback hen bears the Evans stamp, and the mammoth-grade redhead drake bears the Evans stamp. Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some cracks and dings.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 133, exact hen illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
Provenance
Terry Smart Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Evans Decoy Company ducks, species not given to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| 23 May 2024 | — | Repaint | $210 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | Original | $900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Evans Decoy Company sales