Makers / Samuel Soper / Canada Goose
Samuel Soper Swimming Canada Goose
Samuel Soper (1863-1943)(attr.) Barnegat, NJ, c. 1900
$780
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesCanada GoosePoseSwimmingPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Samuel Soper (1863-1943)(attr.) Barnegat, NJ, c. 1900 A rare, hollow swimming decoy with tack eyes, carved bill detail, and a large inletted weight. Soper, a member of the U.S. Lifesaving Service, was known for carving long-necked geese in animated postures. In old working repaint with gunning wear, a neck repair, and age lines.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Samuel Soper Canada Geese to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $600 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Repaint | $660 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $16,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Samuel Soper sales