1. -The Flowering of American Folk Art,Jean Lipman and Alice Winchester, 1987, hard cover with dust jacket (excellent) 2. -The Index of American Design, Erwin O. Christensen, 1950, hardcover with plain dust jacket...
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HIGH-HEAD CANVASBACKSt. Clair Flats,MI, c. 1920
16 1/2 in. long
A rigmate to this canvasback is illustrated on the inside covers and pages 7-8 of Clune Walsh and Lowell Jackson's book of Michigan decoys. They...
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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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PINCH-BREAST PINTAIL DRAKEThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 1/2 in. long
A rare pinch-breast model pintail from the rig of aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin (1886-1995)....
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THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomasChambers (1860-1948)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
15 in. long
“There are few, if any, areas in North America which provide such accessible hunting for such a large...
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RED-BREASTED MERGANSER PAIROrlando "Os"Bibber (1882-1970)
South Harpswell, ME, c. 1910
19 3/4 in. long
An exceptional and exceedingly rare rigmate merganser duo with turned heads and original horsehair crests....
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RARE AND EARLY TUCKED-HEAD BLACK DUCKFerdinandBach (1888-1967)
Detroit, MI, c. 1926
19 in. long
This decoy and its rigmate, lot 457, represent half of the known black ducks by Bach. These rare and highly distinct birds...
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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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THE "HOOKED ON FISH" GREEN SUNFISHHaroldE. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
8 1/2 in. long
“It is a rare opportunity for the collecting world to see a magnificent group of mint decoys as they...
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CARVED FOLK ART CANECarved folk artcane, fully carved tapering shaft- 'Marquette/ Michigan/ 1915 AD/ 'A Friend to the Game, Old and Feeble/ Lean on Me' 35 1/4''...
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1879 U. OF MICHIGAN LAW FOLK ART CANEMeasures35" tall. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition...
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MOSE TOLLIVER(American/Alabama, 1918/20-2006)
JimJack Moose Man, signed bottom center "Moset", oil on board, 18 x 14-1/4 in.; unframed
Provenance: Feigenson Gallery, Detroit, Michigan; Property sold to benefit the American...
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TWO MASON DECOY FACTORY LONG TAILEDDUCK DRAKE DECOYS(Detroit, Michigan, active 1896-1924)
circa 1900-1925, unsigned, carved and painted wood ducks with glass eyes, 7 x 14-1/2 x 5 in.
Provenance: Property...
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MONUMENTAL FOLK ART HENRY FORD II SHIPMODEL20th century, carved and painted wooden model of the Great Lakes gearless bulk carrier "Henry Ford II", tag reads "presented by Edward Saughell? Harbor Reach, Michigan...
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FOLK ART DOUBLE MASTED SCHOONER SHIPMODEL19th century, carved and painted square rigged two masted schooner, with seemingly original paint and rigging, on wooden stand, 34 x 25 x 8 in.
Provenance: sold through...
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FOLK ART PADDLEWHEELER ATLANTIC LARGESHIP MODEL19th century, carved and painted wooden model after steamboat "Atlantic" operated by "Michigan Central Rail Road Line" and so marked at both sides, resting on two...
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IMPRESSIVE IDLEWILD FOLK ART PADDLEWHEELERSHIP MODELlate 19th century, carved and painted polychrome wood construction, sidewheel passenger steamer "Idlewild" (previously known as the Grace McMillan), in substantial...
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EARLY PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART GREY PAINTEDHANGING WALL S...early to mid 18th century, pierced arch crest, molded cornice, shelved case with decorative scrolled surround, sloped base, 25 x 15 x 11-1/4 in.
Provenance:...
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A Carved Folk Art Cane from the IoniaState Hospital in Michigan
Early 20th Century
carved overall State Hospital Ionia Mich 1993 / four things man must learn to do to make his record true / he must think without...
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A Carved and Painted Folk Art Pike FishMichigan, 20th Century
signed Don Bunker on tail.
Height 13 1/4 x length 47 1/2 inches....
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Antoinette "Nettie" Cortrite (Active1887, Michigan)
Fanning Mill Factory
1887
oil on board
18 x 24 inches.
Provenance:
Mrs. Craig, Grand Blanc, Michigan;
Henry and Evelyn Raskin, Holly, Michigan, 1974;
Balcony...
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AMERICAN OIL ON PANEL FOLK PORTRAITAmericanoil on panel folk portrait of two children, ca. 1830 , 30" x 24". Provenance: The Estate of Patricia Timyan, Grand Blanc, Michigan.
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Condition:...
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AMERICAN OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT OF AYOUNG WOMANAmerican oil on canvas folk portrait of a young woman, ca. 1840 , signed verso C.G. Bryant Artist , 16" x 12 3/4". Provenance: The Estate of Patricia Timyan, Grand...
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AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED FLYING BALDEAGLE. From a Michigan fraternal lodge, late 19th-early 20th century, pine. Spread wings, carved feather details and primarily white and brown paint that appears original....
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AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED WOOD PEACOCKWEATHERVANE c. 1920s, Michigan, carved and polychrome painted wood, sheet metal, from the roof of a summer gazebo, mounted on iron base, accompanied by copy of purchase invoice,...
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FOLK ART DOLL BY SIEBE BAKER FOR HISSON HOLLIS.LATE 1800'S, CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD. SIEBE BAKER EMIGRATED FROM THE NETHERLANDS AND FOUNDED THE BAKER FURNITURE COMPANY IN 1890 IN MICHIGAN. 35" TALL. PROVENANCE:...
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Ten Modern and Contemporary Art ExhibitionPosters
Enzo Mari (Italian, b. 1932)Arte Programmata / Kinetische Kunst, 1963Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 33 1/2 x 27 inches (85.1 x 68.6 cm).
Raymond Hendler (American,...
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A Folk Art Felted Wool Penny Mat
Late19th/Early 20th Century
48 1/2 x 17 5/8 inches.
Property from a Michigan Collector...
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A Folk Art Painted Metal Bird Cage onStand
20th Century
on a faux bois stand, interior with two birds.
Height 24 x diameter 17 1/2 inches.
Height of stand 73 inches.
Property from a Michigan Collector...
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A Folk Art Portrait of Two Girls
19thCentury
gouache, pen, and ink on paper.
4 3/8 x 3 1/4 inches.
Property from a Michigan Collector...
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FOLK ART STAG HEAD. Michigan 19thcentury. Carved wooden head with ''corner'' bracket. Real stag horn antlers. Imperfections. 17''h....
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THREE PIECES OF SEWERTILE. Americanearly 20th century. Plaque with inscribed landscape 14''h. 9''w. and an unglazed frog 4.5''h. probably both from Grand Ledge Michigan. Together with a pan marked for...
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Folk Art WWII Hand-made Wooden ArmyDozer ToysToy landmoving vehicles made by WWII soldier upon returning home longest is 15'' L condition varies.Private collection of Rochester Hills Michigan gentleman....
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American Folk Art Horse And CarriageCarvedto depict an ornate carriage with metal and cloth fittings pulled by two carved wood horses now affixed to wood platform overall measures 24'' L x 9'' H circa 1940s.Property...
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FOLK ART FISH CARVING. American 2ndhalf 20th century hardwood. Carved and painted replica of a northern pike (most likely of the kind caught in a pristine Michigan lake. Original paint with slightly yellowed...
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Carved and painted folk art soldier,finely detailed, holding scepter and pick, belt box and scepter with crossed picks possibly symbols for mining, possibly Hessian, American or Continental, probably early 20th...
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