John R. Wells Canvasback Drake
John R. Wells (1861-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
The catalog record
John R. Wells (1861-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long
This hollow canvasback drake, with its exceptional stippled paint and refined form, is one of the best Wells canvasbacks known. The underside is branded "J.T.N" for John T. Nichols who was a St. Clair Flats Shooting Company member from 1901 to 1935. Excellent original paint with light wear and minor touch-up along three-inch section of right body seam.
Provenance: John T. Nichols Rig The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Provenance
John T. Nichols Rig The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John R. Wells Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Repaint | $3,900 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $450 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $19,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $12,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John R. Wells sales