NEW JERSEY CARVED AND PAINTED CANADAGOOSE DECOYNew Jersey carved and painted Canada goose decoy, possibly Gene Hendrickson, branded SGH (Somers G. Headley) several times on underside, 23" l.
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GOOSE PAIRJ. Eugene Hendrickson (1899-1971)
Northfield,NJ, c. 1960
21 in. long
Knowing that “Gene” Hendrickson was most known for carving bluebills, black duck, and brant, this pair of geese, with the maker's "JEH" stamp...
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SWANJ. Eugene Hendrickson (1899-1971)
Northfield,NJ, c. 1960
35 in. long
This “Gene” Hendrickson swan is considered a rare species for this carver, who was most known for the carving of brant, bluebills, and black ducks....
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BASS HYBRID DECOYHarold E. "Rick" Rickert(1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
13 1/4 in. long
A bass perch hybrid with an open mouth, stamped scales, and textured metal fins. Signed with a stamped "R" on the anal...
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PIKE AND MUSKIE DECOYHarold E. "Rick"Rickert (1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
13 3/4 in. long
This lot consists on one decoy carving made to simultaneously represent two types of fish. The paint the right...
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STRIPED BASS DECOYHarold E. "Rick" Rickert(1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
13 in. long
A striped bass with stamped scales, textured fins, and an open mouth. Signed with a stamped "R" on the anal fin. This decoy...
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GRAYLING DECOYHarold E. "Rick" Rickert(1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
12 1/2 in. long
It has an open mouth, stamped scales, painted metal fins, and an "R" signature under the right pelvic fin. This decoy...
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SUNFISH DECOYHarold E. "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 left the maker’s...
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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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RARE BLACK DUCKLeigh F. Witherspoon(1889-1971)
North Haven, ME, c. 1920
16 1/2 in. long
A sleek and refined decoy with subtle raised wing tip carving. Witherspoon's head attachments were not typical; this...
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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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RED-TAILED SUCKERHarold E. "Rick" Rickert(1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
15 in. long
This grand fish is among the carver's largest spear fishing decoys. The underside of one fin is stamped with his "R" signature....
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BROWN TROUTHarold E. "Rick" Rickert(1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
11 in. long
This trout is among the maker's finest works and, accordingly, it has been published on at least three occasions. The open-mouth...
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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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EARLY HUMPBACK BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1921
17 in. long
“Stephen W. Ward (1895-1976) and his brother Lemuel Travis Ward (1896-1984) of Crisfield, Maryland...
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FLYING BRANTGeorge William McLellan(1897-1987)
Eureka, CA, c. 1941
24 in. long, 41 in. wingspan
One of only nine flying decoys originally created for this legendary rig. Few would argue that Bill McLellan’s...
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MACY & PETERSEN WHIRLIGIGSLot of 3 mostlyNantucket items: Sailor whirligig signed Gene Petersen '94 Connecticut, painted by Joanne Peterson, 22" tall; Aletha Macy of Nantucket carved windmill whirligig, 12" and Macy...
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FREDERIC EDWIN CHURCH(American, 1826-1900)
Sketchat Chimborazo, signed lower right "F. Church 185(?)", oil on paper mounted on panel, 11 x 17 in.; fine period carved gilt wood and composition frame, 18 x 24 in.
Note: In...
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EARLY FOLK ART GAMING WHEELAmerican,19th/20th century, carved and painted wood and nail construction, ship wheel form, includes numbered tiles, 27 x 20 in.
Provenance: Gene Rappaport, Millersville, Pennsylvania...
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FOUR PAINTED CARVED WOOD DUCK DECOYS,INCLUDING 'RICH SMOKER STYLE' BY GENE BROWN, H 6 5/8 IN. (16.8 CM.)Four Painted Carved Wood Duck Decoys, Including 'Rich Smoker Style' by Gene Brown,, Dimensions: H 6 5/8...
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AMERICAN CARVED SEAGULL. Mid 20th century.Carved seagull with scratch carved eyes and inlet head. Wire legs are most likely original. Original paint has wear and some enhancement. Age splits. 12.5"h. 18"l. Impressed...
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REDHEAD DECOY BY SAM DENNY. New York,1874-1953. Original paint with comb decorated wings and glass eyes. Scratch carved "F. Clark" and impressed "Kangas RH 6" for Gene and Linda Kangas (Ohio). Some wear and minor...
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CANVASBACK DECOY BY FRITZ GEIGER. Wisconsin,1882-1957. Carved head detail and original paint. Repaired neck. 16.5"l. Impressed "Kangas CB4" for Gene and Linda Kangas (Ohio) and pictured in their book "Decoys, A North...
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FLYING MALLARD CARVING BY FRANK RESOP.Wisconsin, 1894-1968. Unsigned. Enhanced paint, glass eyes. Age split and some minor loss. 14"h. 21"l. including base. Marked on the bottom "Kangas, MD 5" for Gene and Linda...
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GENE BRABANT'S HAND CARVED & PAINTEDHAWK SUN MASK titled ''Kwaq-wilth'' (Sun). 5'1.50'' wide 4'2'' tall in the Kwakwaka'wakw tradition. Seven shaped ''rays'' emanate from the curved beak mask in vivid blue red...
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COLLECTION OF 4 WORKING DUCK DECOYS:Turn of the century to include 1) Black carved by Gene Hendrickson weighted with eye tacks. 7'' x 16'' x 6''. 2) Cork weighted painted head with eye tacks 7'' h. x 14'' x...
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FOLK ART ELK BY BYRON SMITH (MAHONINGCOUNTY OHIO 1885-1979). Carved wood signed on the bottom. Bellowing elk with original paint and glass eyes on a glitter-coated base. 11.5''l. Ex Gene and Linda Kangas...
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