EARLY MALLARD PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co.(1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
18 in. long
An early, two-piece, hollow-body pair showing a strong Mason influence.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear. Hen has crack...
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RIG OF THREE WILLETMason Decoy Factory(1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1900
12 in. long
A newly discovered rig of three early glass-eye willet which are coming off of Cape Cod. This untouched group shows Mason's best...
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EXCEPTIONAL MERGANSERFred M. Nichols(1854-1924)
Lynn, MA, c. 1890
17 in. long
Ongoing research has identified this decoy and its two rigmates as the work of Massachusetts master carver Fred Nichols. This hollow...
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BLUEBILLCarriage House Rig
Lacon, IL,c. 1880
12 1/4 in. long
A very hollow decoy, with raised upper wing delineations, originating from the Carriage House rig. This celebrated rig was found in a carriage house...
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REDHEAD DRAKEThomas Schroeder (1886-1976)
Detroit,MI, 1958
13 in. long
According to author Bernard Crandell, Schroeder was motivated to make his finest works in the hope of competing against the top competitive carver of...
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PEABODY-RIG REDHEAD DRAKEGeorge AugustusPeabody (1831-1929) Rig
Danvers, MA, c. 1850
15 3/4 in. long
This very early and exceptional hollow redhead drake is from the rig of George A. Peabody, a friend and fellow...
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THE MULLER VERITY PEEP PAIRObediah Verity(1813-1901)
Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
6 3/4 in. long
This exceptional peep pair showcases identical form in two distinct plumages. The first is in a rarely seen darker-backed...
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THE WARD FLYING MALLARD PAIRThe WardBrothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1936 and 1937
21 in. tall and 19 in. wingspan
The Wards’ ability to capture likeness of species is...
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"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAILTheWard Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 3/4 in. long
“The Ward Brothers made pintails early on in their craft and they were...
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BLACK DUCKLloyd Johnson (1910-1965)
BayHead, NJ, 1961
18 in. long
This hollow turned-head decoy features intricate feather ticking and the maker's inked signature, brand, and date on the underside. A virtually...
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RARE DOWITCHERNathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942)
WestCreek, NJ, c. 1915
10 1/2 in. long
An exceedingly rare shorebird by this New Jersey master showing the clean lines and stippled paint common in his waterfowl decoys. Widely...
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MUSKYHarold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)
Mt.Clemens, MI, c. 1955
14 1/4 in. long
A stylish muskellunge showing the carver's best work and his "R" stamped under one fin. This decoy is from Rickert's special set of his...
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EXCEPTIONAL MALLARD DRAKEChauncey "Chance"Wheeler (1888-1945)
Alexandria Bay, NY, c. 1920
17 3/4 in. long
This highly refined mallard is understood by many to be not only the finest Chauncey Wheeler decoy, but also...
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THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathanF. Cobb Jr. (1825-1905)
Cobb Island, VA, c. 1880
15 1/2 in. long
“Every Nathan Cobb decoy had its own natural pose. Even his Hudsonian Curlews…seemed to run, feed, and...
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EARLY PREENING GREEN-WINGED TEALChaseLittlejohn (1853-1943)
Redwood City, CA, c. 1885
10 in. long
“A more interesting fellow than Chase Littlejohn has probably never existed.” This is the opening line to...
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GREEN-WINGED TEALRay Baliel (1910-1979)
RioVista, CA, c. 1935
11 1/2 in. long
"The dramatic swept-back heads and very life-like appearances have few equals in California," writes California decoy historian Michael...
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FEEDING BRANTWesley Batterson (b. 1909)
Batterson,OR, c. 1950
22 in. long
According to "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast," Wes "...is the most important, and certainly the most famous, brant hunter in the state of Oregon."...
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EARLY CANADA GOOSEJ.N. Dodge Factory(1883-1893)
Detroit, MI, c. 1890
19 in. long
A rare Canada goose from this early factory showing terrific form. This stately decoy retains good paint as it was never gunned,...
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IMPORTANT BIDDLE-RIG GREEN-WINGED TEALDRAKEJess Heisler (1891-1943)
Burlington, NJ, c. 1920
12 1/4 in. long
This early Biddle rig decoy is exceedingly rare and possibly unique with no Heisler teal in original...
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CARVED FLYING GOOSEAlarge folk art carved Canada goose decoy of unusual detail and expressive personality, with outstretched wings, a curved neck, and an open beak with carved tongue. To the...
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GROUP OF 19 CARVED DECOYS AND SHOREBIRDS TO INCLUDE A ...Group of 19 Carved Decoys and Shore Birds to include a Lemuel Ward duck head; Harold Morse, 1967 Best in Show; 1942 one of a kind James Ahearn mini redheads;...
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THREE PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) Perchby Eric Wayne Wallace, dated 2015, 9.75'' in length; 2) Stylized Eric Wayne Wallace Black Fish Decoy, 6.75'' in length, signed and dated '14; 3) Rainbow Trout by Rich Brooks,...
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SEVEN JOHN SAMUELSON CARVED AND PAINTEDFISH DECOYS: To Include: 1) Spotted White Baitfish with Red Eyes, 8.5'' in length; 2) Pickerel Type Decoy, 8'' in length; 3) Striped Green Baitfish, 7'' in length; 4) Bass...
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EIGHT PIECE DULUTH FISH DECOY COMPANYLOT: 1) Manatee Decoy, measures 7.75'' in length, impressed ''DFD'' on the bottom; 2) Miniature Tadpole-like Decoy, 3'' in length, impressed ''DFD'' on the bottom; 3) Turtle...
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PAIR OF NEW ENGLAND SEA DUCK DECOYSEARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS 11” AND 14”., Early 20th Century, Hollow-carved. Painted black. Show wear. Dimensions: Lengths 11" and 14"....
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A. ELMER CROWELL LOOMER SLAT GOOSE DECOYEAST HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS, 1862-1952 East Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952 Early 20th Century. Age split at neck. Repainted and showing average wear. Some rough points...
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NEW ENGLAND RED-BREASTED DRAKE DECOYMID-20TH CENTURY LENGTH 19.75"., Mid-20th Century, Maker unknown. Sleek head and body. Slight age crack in neck. Original paint shows average wear. Dimensions: Length 19.75"....
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TWO HAND PAINTED WOODEN DECOYS BY GUYSOULE,Duxbury, MA. To include: Barrows Golden Eyed drake decoy. Worn original paint. Signed on bottom. 14" long, approx. 9" high, 6" deep. Along with another, appears to have...
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2 PRIMITIVE CLASS SHOW CARVED DECOYSWITH GLASS EYca. 1978 & late 20th century; both smooth surface age faux age paint decorated decoys with mounted heads: 1978 signed Tory Ward and Chas. Moore, narrow body pin...
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2 CARVED & PAINTED WORKING CLASS DECOYSca.vintage & contemporary; unmatched pair of decoys with glass eyes: vintage black duck hen with hollow carved out body that has inset lead weight and mounted head, marked on...
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GROUP OF FOUR CARVED AND PAINTED WOODENDUCK DECOYS. One dark brown carved and painted duck decoy. 14'' l. One light brown/red carved and painted duck decoy with painted eyes and gray beak. 12'' l. One black and...
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CARVED SHORE BIRDS ON DRIFTWOOD ANDDUCK DECOY: To include 1) 2 early 20th century carved and painted shorebirds mounted on driftwood. 11 3/4'' h. x 21'' x 6''. 2) Michigan area early to mid 20th century working...
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MALLARD DRAKE DECOYBy the Mason DecoyFactory of Detroit Michigan. Standard grade with painted eyes. Original paint shows wear....
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RARE SET OF TWELVE TIN FOLDING YELLOWLEGSDECOYSLate 19th CenturyBy Strater & Sohier Decoy Factory of Boston. In original pine lift-top box with black stenciling on side 1 Dozen Yellowlegs'' (some letters worn off)....
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IMPORTANT PAIR OF G. BERT GRAVES MALLARDDUCK DECOYS: Circa 1920's Peoria Illinois original lead weights marked G. B. Graves Decoy Co.. Working decoys and show signs of use and wear drake has crack to neck. Both...
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Duck decoys; carved and hand paintedwooden birds, one with glass eyes. Largest 13 1/2"L. Good condition, both show appropriate wear....
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