Augustus Moak Hollow Canvasback Drake
August "Gus" Moak (1852-1942) Tustin, WI, c. 1920
The catalog record
August "Gus" Moak (1852-1942) Tustin, WI, c. 1920 18 1/2 in. long
The animated swimming pose of this decoy elevates it to the best of Wisconsin folk art. Branded "KANGAS" on the bottom.
Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: St. Valentine Rig Linda and Gene Kangas Collection Private Collection
Literature: Gene and Linda Kangas, "Decoys," Paducah, KY, 1992, p. 158, plate 269, exact decoy illustrated. Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 226, similar decoy illustrated. Gene and Linda Kangas, "Decoys: A North American Survey," Spanish Fork, UT, 1983, p. 226, plate 337, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
St. Valentine Rig Linda and Gene Kangas Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Augustus Moak Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $660 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $300 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $264 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $252 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Augustus Moak sales