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Lot 35

William Quinn - Preening Canvasback

This auction ended on September 26, 2026. See upcoming auctions from American Sporting Auctions.
Lot number35
Estimate2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
AuctionFall Feature Decoy & Sporting Art Auction 2026
DateSeptember 26, 2026 at 10:52 pm ET
Auction houseAmerican Sporting Auctions
LocationSyracuse, New York

Description

William H. Quinn (1915-1969)
Yardley, PA
13.5" long

Plump hollow carved sleeping canvasback with the bill inlayed into the back. Carved bill details with glass eyes and carved tail feathers. Maker's name and town stamped in to lead weight.Condition: Very good original paint with virtually limited wear aside from some topical scratches and small rubs, protected under a thin coat of varnish.Provenance:
J. Lindsay Fuller
Ron Kobli
Harrison Huster