- TORRY WARD AND OTHER DUCK DECOY. Torry
Ward signed decoy, Gadwall, 1948-52, 16”L; an Illinois River decoy, 15”L....
[more like this] - STANDING GOOSEMichael Vallero (1906-1992)
(attr.)
Spring Valley, IL, c. 1920
27 1/2 in. long
This iron-headed field goose is stamped "DWV" for the rig of Daniel W. Voorhees, a member of the Duck Island Club and president...
[more like this] - RARE CANVASBACK PAIRHiram "Hy" Hotze
(1886-1977)
Peoria, IL, c. 1930
15 in. long
Canvasbacks by this maker are rare and the hens are especially so. The undersides of these rigmates are marked with an "EC."
Gunning...
[more like this] - MASTERWORKS GREEN-WINGED TEAL PAIRCharles
Perdew (1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1940
11 in. long
A rare rigmate pair with thin necks, full bodies, strong paint, and a rich exhibition history.
Original paint with minimal...
[more like this] - MASTERWORKS BLUE-WINGED TEAL PAIRCharles
Perdew (1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1940
11 in. long
A rare rigmate pair in bright breeding plumage with thin necks, full bodies, strong paint, and a rich exhibition history....
[more like this] - THE CHEESEMAN GOLDENEYE DRAKEVerne Cheeseman
(1897-1956)
Macomb, IL, c. 1930
11 1/2 in. long
"The carver Verne Cheeseman, from Macomb, Illinois, had many of his decoys painted by Edna, including Mallards, Canvasbacks,...
[more like this] - EARLY SLEEPING MALLARD DRAKEStephen
Lane (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...
[more like this] - 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...
[more like this] - THE PERDEW PREENING BLACK DUCKCharles
Perdew (1874-1963)
and Edna Perdew (1882-1974) Henry, IL, c. 1910
15 in. long
This early three-piece preening black duck is a singular decoy with no peers. Indeed, it is...
[more like this] - TREGO-RIG BLUE-WINGED TEALRobert Elliston
(1847-1925)
Bureau, IL, c. 1890
12 1/4 in. long
An exceedingly rare and early teal decoy. Widely regarded as the "Dean" of the Illinois River carving tradition, Robert Elliston's...
[more like this] - LOT OF ASSORTED DECOY PARTS 20TH CENTURY
LENGTHS FROM 7” TO 15”.LOT OF ASSORTED DECOY PARTS, 20th Century, Most from Massachusetts. Includes three goose heads, a goldeneye head, a Vineyard bluebill head, two...
[more like this] - ILLINOIS RIVER MALLARD HEN DECOY 20TH
CENTURY LENGTH 14”.ILLINOIS RIVER MALLARD HEN DECOY, 20th Century, Hollow-carved. In preening position. Glass eyes. Dimensions: Length 14"....
[more like this] - TWO CARVED WOOD DUCK DECOYSTwo Carved
Wood Duck Decoys , incl. mallard drake from the Illinois River, c. 1950s; and a bluebill drake from Quebec, CA, c. 1960s; larger l. 16 1/2 in...
[more like this] - TWO ILLINOIS RIVER RING-NECKS Circa
1930s, carved and painted wood, with the high head decoy having glass eyes....
[more like this] - TWO DUCK DECOYS. American attributed
to the Illinois River 1st half-20th century. Pair of hollow bodied working decoys with original paint. Minor damage. 12''l....
[more like this] - VINTAGE DUANE CORBIN GOLDENEYE DUCK
DECOY: Goldeneye drake working decoy original paint from the Illinois River area. Glass eyes. 8'' h. x 13 1/2'' x 6 1/2''.CONDITION: Note paint loss shot holes....
[more like this] - 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...
[more like this] - GROUP OF FOUR CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK
DECOYS. Including one carved and painted wood duck decoy by the Dodge Decoy Co. Base is marked ''Wood Duck / Made by / Dodge Decoy Co / 1890''. One pink eye one red eye....
[more like this] - Blue wing teal duck decoy, glass eyes,
label attributes to Illinois River School, late 19th/early 20th century, 15-1/4 in. Old repaint with tack wounds, old separations. Private Collection, Spruce Pine, North Carolina....
[more like this] - John Shostak Wood Duck Decoy Illinois
River wood duck drake with head turned slightly, finely carved and painted, marked on bottom "John Shostak December, 1972 Wood Duck", 5-3/4 x 13-1/4 in.,...
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