THREE CARVED AND HAND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSThree carved wooden duck decoys, the first is a sleeping mallard hen by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland, with no markings, previously in the collection of Dick...
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SLEEPING BLUEBILL PAIRThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1972
13 in. long
An exceedingly rare life-size pair of bluebill carvings in sleeping postures. The bottom of the carvings...
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EARLY SLEEPING MALLARD DRAKEStephenLane (1843-1900) (attr.)
Lacon, IL, c. 1890
13 in. long
A singular early and refined preening drake showcasing the distinct Lacon style in an elegant pose. The uplifted wing...
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THE SAFFORD SLEEPING GOOSECharles A.Safford (1877-1957)
Newburyport, MA, c. 1920
24 ½ in. long
“It leaps into the pantheon of the greatest American goose decoys ever made, sculpture and function in perfect...
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SLEEPING REDHEADTed Van den Bossche(1887-1953)
Detroit, MI, c. 1910
13 in. long
A tucked-head decoy with a "E. J. Plant" brand and a wedge keel on the underside.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear.
Provenance:...
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RARE AND EARLY SLEEPING BLACK DUCKFerdinandBach (1888-1967)
Detroit, MI, c. 1926
16 in. long
This decoy and its rigmate, lot 458, represent half of the known black ducks by Bach. These rare and highly distinct birds...
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MINIATURE SLEEPING MALLARD PAIREd Snyder(1928-2011)
Rio Vista, CA, 1990
4 in. long
This pair displays the maker's signature on the underside.
Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler...
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MINIATURE SLEEPING PINTAIL PAIREd Snyder(1928-2011)
Rio Vista, CA, 1990
5 in. long
Both of these sleeping pintails bear the maker's signature and date on the underside.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance:...
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SLEEPING PINTAIL PAIREd Snyder (1928-2011)
RioVista, CA, c. 1970
16 in. long
This hollow pair has fine painted feather detail and the maker's signature on the inlayed bottom boards.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance:...
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PINTAIL PAIR"Fresh Air Dick" Janson(1872-1951)
Sonoma, CA, c. 1930
17 in. long
Recognized as one of California’s greatest decoy carvers, Janson was also a commercial fisherman, a ship carpenter, and a professional...
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SLEEPING BLACK DUCKJess Heisler (1891-1943)
Burlington,NJ, c. 1920
14 in. long
An excellent and important sleeping decoy from a river region dominated by straight-headed decoys. John English is credited with drawing up the region's...
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TWO SIGNED DUCK DECOYScomprising: JohnBaker pintail drake, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 20th century, original paint with minor wear, raised primaries, glass eyes, weight stamped, 7-3/4 x 22-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.; Decoys...
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FRANK FINNEY MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY PUNGO,VIRGINIA, CONTEMPORARY LENGTH 16”.FRANK FINNEY MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY, Pungo, Virginia, Contemporary, In sleeping form. Branded "FF" and stamped "Finney" on underside....
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FOUR ASSORTED MALLARD DECOYS Two reliefcarved and painted wood with chains (one in the sleeping position), and two working decoys with lead weights....
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THREE VINTAGE BIRD DECOYS Mid 20thcentury, the first of an American black duck, unsigned, inset glass eyes, original paint (7 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 7 in.) (scuffs and wear to painted surface, some old screw holes...
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VINTAGE R.W. SCHAAP DUCK DECOY IN ASLEEPING POSE,VINTAGE R.W. SCHAAP DUCK DECOY in a sleeping pose, hand painted with tan, brown, blue and black, glass eyes, leather anchor loop, lead weight attached to base,...
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TWO CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSTwocarved and painted duck decoys, to include a sleeping brant decoy, branded CW , 17" l. and a pintail, 15 1/2" l.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
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EARLY GOLDEN EYE SLEEPING DUCK DECOY,"KING BEE DIVER" EASTERN SHORE, MARYLAND, CIRCA 1920S 8 1/2 X 17 X 7 IN. (21.6 X 43.2 X 17.8 CM.) "KING BEE DIVER" EASTERN SHORE, MARYLAND, CIRCA 1920s, with head turning...
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AMERICAN CANVAS DECOY. New York state,1st half-20th century. Unusual diving or sleeping form made without a head. Canvas over wood slats with original paint. Wear and some loss. 4.5"h. 16.5"l....
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AMERICAN CANADA GOOSE DECOY. Mid 20thcentury. Original paint and glass eyes. Folksy sleeping form. Wear. 21"l....
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AMERICAN FOLKSY SLEEPING DECOY. Mid20th century. Carved stylized duck with tack eyes and old overpaint. Age splits. 15.5"l....
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TWO CARVED WOODEN DECOYS, EARLY 20THCENTURY. TOINCLUDE: A MUD HEN, POSSIBLY FROM WISCONSIN, CRACK IN THE BILL, PAINTED EYES, 7" HIGH, 11" LONG, 5" WIDE. ALONG WITH A BLACK DUCK WITH GREEN BILL, SLEEPING HEAD,...
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FINE LIFE SIZE SLEEPING CANADIAN GOOSEDECOY ATTRIca. mid 20th century; full or life size decoy with solid flat bottom body with flat top and slope bottom tail and relief carved wings, the mounted head placed resting...
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Carved and painted sleeping canadagoose decoy early 20th century A working decoy, with carved tail, branded "R.C.B." L: 20 in....
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(4) Duck Decoys - SignedPolychrome painteddecoys two with heads tucked in wing sleeping marked with burn-brand MLCUSch to bottoms wooden keels largest is 15'' L circa 1970 good condition.Provenance: From The Estate...
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Carved and painted canvas-backedswan decoy 20th century In sleeping position. H: 13 L: 28 1/2 in...
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Two Elmore duck decoys: black duck,base marked "Sleeping black duck by Robert Elmore 1985. Original by Albert Laing, Stratford, CT 1886", 14 in., scattered shot wounds and abrasions, otherwise good...
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Pair of carved and painted blackduck decoys bay head, new jersey area, 20th century With glass eyes, one in sleeping posture. L: 17 1/2 in....
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