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John McAnney Rare Cackling Goose

John McAnney (1866-1949) New Gretna, NJ, c. 1910

$1,020
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025

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SpeciesCanada GooseSize16.75"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

John McAnney (1866-1949) New Gretna, NJ, c. 1910 16 3/4 in. long

Old decoys representing the smallest Canada goose variety called the cackling or Hutchins goose are extremely rare. This well-preserved example was made by one of New Jersey's top makers. Original paint with even gunning wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey

Provenance

Private Collection, New Jersey

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent John McAnney Canada Goose to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
17 Feb 2017—Original$180

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