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John Daddy Holly Canvasback Drake
John "Daddy" Holly (1819-1892) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1880
$2,640
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrakeSize15.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John "Daddy" Holly (1819-1892) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1880 15 1/2 in. long
A classic Upper Bay decoy by one of the region's originators. Original paint with gunning wear and one-third bill tip restoration.
Provenance: Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Provenance
Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Daddy Holly Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2026 | Good | Repaint | $480 |
| Aug 2026 | — | Repaint | $480 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $390 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $810 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Daddy Holly sales