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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HIGH-HEAD MALLARD PAIRWalter "Tube"Dawson (1882-1955)
Putnam, IL, c. 1920
17 in. long
Dawson learned carpentry from his father and began carving decoys at age seventeen. Over his long career in wood, he proved...
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THE MACKEY ENGLISH MALLARDJohn English(1848-1915)
Florence, NJ, c. 1880
16 in. long
John English was “the innovator of the Delaware River decoy,” yet his existence alluded collectors for years and information...
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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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MALLARD DRAKEHenry Holmes (1870-1940)
Bureau,IL, c. 1900
15 1/2 in. long
A rare and refined mallard drake by this early Bureau carver. This decoy features the strong swirl paint for which Holmes is revered, which has...
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CASHWELL-RIG MALLARDPeoria, IL, c. 1920
171/2 in. long
An Illinois River mallard from the famous Cashwell rig and so branded with the "CJC." This bird features strong Perdew paint.
Original Perdew paint with light...
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MANFRED SCHATZ (1925-2004)Mallard Flying
signed"m schatz" upper left
oil on canvas, 16 by 22 in.
Born in 1925 in Stettin, Germany, Schatz is known for his ability to capture motion, and in particular the elusive movement...
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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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DAVID A. HAGERBAUMER (1921-2014)BlackDucks and Mallards Over Marsh, 1964
signed and dated "David Hagerbaumer 1964" lower right
watercolor, 26 by 35 in.
J. Millard Tawes (1894-1979), the original owner of this...
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MALLARD DRAKESan Francisco, CA, c. 1940
15in. long
This gouge-carved decoy relates to the work of John Tornberg (1902-1971) and may very well be the carver's later work. Tornberg lived in the Marina district of San...
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ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (1819-1905)Onthe Qui Vive!, 1871
signed and dated "A.F. Tait N.Y. 1871" lower right
oil on panel, 12 by 16 in.
numbered, titled, signed, and inscribed on back
"On the Qui Vive" is old...
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MATSUMURA GOSHUN SCROLL PAINTING OFDUCKSMatsumura Goshun (Japanese, 1752-1811). Ink on silk framed scroll painting depicting a pair of mallards swimming in a pond. Signed along the lower right.
Matsumura Goshun,...
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VERY RARE HUCKS CAINES ATTRIBUTED MALLARDDRAKEGeorgetown, South Carolina, circa 1900, attributed to Hucks Caines, oversized, flat bottom style with weighted base, tack eyes, relief carved head, sticker on base, 8-1/2...
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RARE HUCKS CAINES ATTRIBUTED MALLARDHENGeorgetown, South Carolina, circa 1900, attributed to Hucks Caines, oversized with raised, heart shaped wings indicative of the Caines' shop, finely carved head, carved...
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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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AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN,1785–1851), MALLARD DUCK (ANAS BOSCHAS), REPRODUCTION Mechanical reproduction print, 20th century, after original works from Audubon's Birds of America, framed....
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TWO WORKING DUCK DECOYS Mid-century,carved and painted wood, both with attractive raked surface texture, including a Mallard hen by Victor Animal Trap, with glass eyes, carved initials to underside (7 x 17 1/2...
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FOUR CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSFourcarved and painted duck decoys, to include a factory black duck, a mallard with relief carved wings, an early brant overpainted brown, and another black duck, 15" l.
Condition:...
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Pino Signoretto
(Italian, 1944-2017)
MallardSculpture
hot-worked glass
signed
H 6 1/2 x W 13 x D 6 inches....
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FOUR DUCK DECOY CARVINGS Including HerbMcComsey canvasback drake, signed and dated 1981; a Bo and Charles Jobes canvasback, dated 1992; a working canvasback duck decoy, marked JSR; and an interesting carved wood...
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THREE FACTORY DECOYS 20th century, carvedand painted working birds, to include an unknown mallard hen marked GC CLARK and JL WEBB on bottom, unknown bluebill hen, and Victor Animal Trap mallard hen with glass eyes...
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AMERICAN PREENING DUCK DECOY. Midwest,mid 20th century. Probably a mallard hen. Working decoy with flaking layers of paint. 13.5"l....
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MALLARD HEN WOODEN WORKING DECOY SIGNEDROBERT G.ca. late 20th century; solid carved body with rounded bottom, nail mounted flat lead weight and leather strap tie, fine detail carved mounted head with glass eyes,...
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Two Carved Wood Working Decoys
Wisconsin,20th Century
comprising a Joe Gigl canvas back drake and an August Moak mallard.
Height of larger 7 7/8 x length 18 1/4 x width 6 inches....
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Pair of mallard working decoys, originalpaint decoration 7"h x 17"w each; together with a pine shooting box 7"h x 33"l
Condition: decoys have some paint loss...
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TWO PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOYS Includinga working mallard, and a decorative canvasback, signed by Greg Harris....
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Two 20th century autograph albums ofactors and music to include Fred Astaire Arthur Mallard Diana Rigg John Hurt and Paul McCartney Estimate ?200-300 Provenance: The vendor worked as a projectionist at CGS Studio's...
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COLLECTION OF 3 WORKING DUCK DECOYS:All unidentified as to maker to include 1) Mallard drake with orange bill missing eyes reglued at neck bill appears to be replacement. 6 1/2'' h. x 16'' x 5 1/2''. 2) Canvasback...
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COLLECTION OF 4 MALLARD WORKING DUCKDECOYS: All unidentified as to maker to include 3 drakes of similar size and shape minor coloring differences one with significant split on side 6 3/4'' h. x 13'' x 5''. Sold...
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DUCK DECOY AND CARVED FISH. American20th century wood. Mallard hen with working repaint and glass eyes. Stamped ''Evans Decoy'' 17''l. and a folksy rainbow trout on plaque with original paint. Fins have some...
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Athos Menaboni (Italian/Georgia 1895-1990)"Mallards" oil on nakora wood panel signed lower right pencil-titled and inscribed "ahas platyhyuchos" en verso 40 1/8 in. x 30 1/2 in. framed. Provenance: Retirement...
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Pair of carved and painted wood workingMallards duck decoys Bryon Botd each branded twice ''BOTD '' unsigned 16 in. L. with wood display stands Estimate $ 150-250 No apparent faults....
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A Napoleon III Polychrome and Gilt BisquePorcelain Figural Mantel Clock retailed by Prudent Mallard c. 1850 marked "P. Mallard/ 55 Royal/ New Orleans" on dial and upper and lower case the figural group modeled as...
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THREE DECOYS. American mid 20th century.Working decoys with glass eyes and worn enhanced paint. Two carved wooden ducks. Mallard drake found in Ohio 14 1/2''l. and a canvasback drake impressed ''C. Klopping''...
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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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TWO DUCK DECOYS. American 20th century.Bluebill drake with a note stating it was made by Ed ''One Arm'' Kelly (Monroe Michigan 1883-1955). Working decoy with original paint repair at glass eye.12''l. And a hollow...
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