Ivar Fernlund Canvasback Drake
Ivar Gustav Fernlund (1881-1933) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, c. 1910
The catalog record
Ivar Gustav Fernlund (1881-1933) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, c. 1910 14 3/4 in. long
A high-head, hollow carved decoy with a "KWR" brand, and small "GSW" stamps on the bottom.
Ivar Gustav Fernlund was raised in Michigan where he began his career as a patternmaker. He was promoted to foreman and transferred to Hamilton, Ontario, where he took up waterfowling. As a professional patternmaker, his some of his earliest decoys, like this one, were finer than most carvers would ever accomplish. Original paint with gunning wear, including rub on left shoulder.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: Bernard W. Crandell, "Decoying: St. Clair to the St. Lawrence," Erin, ON, 1988, p. 196.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Ivar Fernlund Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | — | Original | $42,000 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | — | Original | $57,000 |
| Jul 2017 | — | Original | $3,840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ivar Fernlund sales