Makers / James Holly / Canvasback
James Holly Canvasback Drake
James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1890
$420
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrake
The catalog record
James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1890 A classic high-head Havre de Grace decoy by one of the area's earliest makers. Appears to be old working paint with craquelure, gunning wear, rub to back, old chip to top of head, a crack in neck, and small nails added to either side of weight on bottom.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent James Holly Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | Good | Repaint | $156 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Good | Repaint | $1,200 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,720 |
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $1,020 |
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All James Holly sales