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Bert Graves Canvasback Drake

G. Bert Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1920

Bert Graves – Canvasback Drake – 2022
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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The catalog record

G. Bert Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1920 17 in. long

A classic Graves canvasback with excellent combed and swirled paint. In fine Catherine Elliston paint with even gunning wear, touch-up to reset neck.

Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest

Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 122, related decoys illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Midwest

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Bert Graves Canvasbacks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
14 Oct 2026——$1,125
10 Oct 2026——$216
2 Aug 2026——$480
Jul 2026—Original$2,400
Apr 2026—Original$2,400

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