Evans Decoy Company Mammoth-grade Canvasback Pair
Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932) Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
The catalog record
Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932) Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925 18 in. long
The drake bears the Evans stamp and the hen has a "JAF" brand. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hen has reset neck and three holes from a bill crack repair.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 127, exact decoys illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
Provenance
Terry Smart Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Evans Decoy Company Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $930 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $240 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $168 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | — | — | $480 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | — | — | $300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Evans Decoy Company sales