TOY DUCKS, YELLOW DUCK, AND BLUEBILLEvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
16 in. long
A lot of four Evans decoys including a yellow duck, a toy duck, a restored toy duck, and a repainted mammoth...
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THREE RARE BLACK DUCKSEvans Duck DecoyCo. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
"Walter Evans black duck decoys are the most prized decoys of Evans collectors," reports the Evans book.
As found.
Provenance:...
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COOTEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,WI, c. 1925
13 1/2 in. long
The underside of this green-billed decoy has the factory stamp.
Original and working paint with heavy gunning wear, including bill and tail chips.
Provenance:...
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GOLDENEYE HENEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
The Evans book goes in depth on the mysteries of what is called a goldeneye hen. Indeed, there are no known Evans drake whistlers. This decoy bears...
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THREE DIVER DECOYSEvans Duck Decoy Co.(1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
largest is 18 in. long
The mammoth-grade canvasback hen is branded "OA," the standard-grade canvasback hen bears the Evans stamp, and the...
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THE EVANS BUFFLEHEAD DRAKEEvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 in. long
This is the only known example of an Evans bufflehead.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry...
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EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
18 in. long
As found.
Provenance: Jim Wilder Collection (drake)
Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Exhibited: Memphis,...
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TWO CANVASBACK HENSEvans Duck DecoyCo. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI
15 in. long
The competitive-grade hen has been struck with a "G.W.P." brand.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry Smart...
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COMPETITIVE-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 1/2 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some cracks with touch-up.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature:...
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COMPETITIVE-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
16 in. long
The hen is branded "PGC."
Drake appears to be original paint with heavy gunning wear. Hen is as found.
Provenance:...
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COMPETITIVE-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 3/4 in. long
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and cracks in hen.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature:...
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EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
16 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and...
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THE EVANS RING-NECKED DRAKEEvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
This hollow-body decoy is the only Evans example of this species known.
Mix of original and repaint with heavy gunning...
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COOTEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,WI, c. 1925
14 in. long
The decoy bears an Evans ink stamp and an "E. Fessenbecker" tag.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and gunning repaint to white.
Provenance:...
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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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STANDARD-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
The drake displays the Evans stamp and each have early matched pricing written on the underside.
Mostly original...
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STANDARD-GRADE PINTAIL PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
17 in. long
The drake bears an Evans ink stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some repaint.
Provenance: Terry Smart...
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STANDARD-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 1/2 in. long
Both bear the Evans stamp and the hen is marked "W.W.W."
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and both have...
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STANDARD-GRADE CANVASBACK PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 1/2 in. long
Both decoys bear an Evans ink stamp. The drake is hollow. Both have original laminated sides.
Original paint...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE CANVASBACK PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
17 in. long
"Evans mammoth canvasback decoys are magnificent." -Terry Smart and Andy Schoneich
This large pair has a stylized...
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STANDARD-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1920
14 1/2 in. long
Both hollow decoys bear an Evans ink stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear, cracks and some touch-up.
Provenance:...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
16 in. long
Both bear the Evans stamp and the drake has a two-piece hollow body.
Mostly original with some repaint and heavy...
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EARLY STANDARD-GRADE BLUE-WINGED TEALPAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
13 in. long
Drake is in original paint with moderate gunning wear including rub to head. Hen is as found.
Provenance:...
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OVERSIZE-MAMMOTH-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
17 in. long
This is believed to be the only pair of this extra-large model known.
As found.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature:...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE PINTAIL PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
19 in. long
The drake bears an Evans ink stamp and has been struck twice with a "P.G.C." brand.
Mix of original and repaint with...
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EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE BLACK DUCKEvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
19 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear, crack along right side, and restoration to tail chip.
Provenance: Terry...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE CANVASBACK PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
18 in. long
The drake bears the Evans stamp and the hen has a "JAF" brand.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hen has...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
18 1/2 in. long
A grand pair of mallards with the hen in crisp combed paint.
Original paint with light even gunning wear. Hen...
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RARE AND EARLY BLUE-WINGED TEAL PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
13 1/2 in. long
"Considering the number of Evans teal that come to market over the years," writes Terry Smart, "it appears...
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Rare Canvasback duck decoy by Evans(Ladysmith, WI), circa 1925, with glass eyes, 8"h x 16"l...
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TWO CARVED BLACK DUCK HUNTING DECOYS,EVANS Group of two American carved and painted wooden black duck hunting decoys, including one with stamps for Evans Decoy Factory, Ladysmith, WI. Provenance: From the Private...
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