Makers / Ferdinand Bach / Canvasback
Ferdinand Bach Canvasback Drake
Ferdinand Bach (1888-1967) Detroit, MI, c. 1920
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
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The catalog record
Ferdinand Bach (1888-1967) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 15 in. long
An early decoy by the maker. In strong Bach paint with even gunning wear and age lines.
Provenance: Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Literature: Clune Walsh, Jr. and Lowell G. Jackson, "Waterfowl Decoys of Michigan and the Lake St. Clair Region," Detroit, MI, 1983, p. 44, pl. 56, similar early style decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ferdinand Bach Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $15,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $27,600 |
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $25,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ferdinand Bach sales