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Samuel Soper Swimming Canada Goose

Samuel Soper (1863-1943) (attr.) Barnegat, NJ, c. 1900

Samuel Soper – Swimming Canada Goose – 2018
$660
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018

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SpeciesCanada GoosePoseSwimmingSize30.75"PaintRepaint

The catalog record

Samuel Soper (1863-1943) (attr.) Barnegat, NJ, c. 1900 30 3/4 in. long

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 and bill tip repair, and age lines.

Provenance: Ronald S. Swanson Collection

Provenance

Ronald S. Swanson Collection

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Samuel Soper Canada Geese to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Repaint$600
24 Jul 2016—Original$16,800
12 Feb 2015—Repaint$780

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Samuel Soper sales