Bob White Early Canvasback Drake
Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, c. 1960
$360
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $700–$1,000under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
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The catalog record
Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, c. 1960 16 in. long
A slightly turned-head canvasback displaying the maker's early "R.L. WHITE" stamp on the underside of the hollow body. Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Bob White Gunning Rig Private Collection, California
Provenance
Bob White Gunning Rig Private Collection, California
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bob White Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,700 |
| 16 Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,400 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | — | — | $630 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | Excellent | — | $1,320 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bob White sales