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Mason Decoy Factory Canvasback Drake
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905
$4,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrakeSize15.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905 15 1/2 in. long
An early premier-grade decoy with a pronounced crown, long bill, and strong swirl paint. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, minor chews to bill tip, and age line to right side of neck, and minor darkening to chip at top left corner of bill.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Provenance
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $540 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $660 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $480 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $390 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $276 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales