Makers / George Boyd / Canvasback
George Boyd Miniature Canvasback Drake
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrakeSize4.5"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 4 1/2 in. long
Original paint with light wear, minor touch-up to head, and bill repair.
Provenance: Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 72, similar miniatures illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $600 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $960 |
| Aug 2023 | Excellent | — | $2,700 |
| Aug 2023 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales