Makers / Bert Graves / Canvasback
Bert Graves Canvasback
Hollow carved canvasback drake, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century.
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrakeSize17"ConditionGoodPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Retains Graves weight. Good feather paint detail. Kirby Roberts collection sticker on underside. Measures 17" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Canvasback to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Repaint | $2,100 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $2,280 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales