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James Holly Miniature Canvasback Hen
James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1910
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,800–$2,400over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigHenSize6"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1910 6 in. long
A rare miniature canvasback decoy with excellent lines by one of the region's finest early decoy makers. The underside is finished with a lead pad weight. Original paint with minimal wear and touch-up to reset neck.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection
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