MACKEY RED KNOTCape May, NJ, c. 1860
10in. long
This bold running decoy displays a hard chine, a chip-carved breast, and an underside with provenance markings. There is a Joe French Collection white label and...
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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,...
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"SIGNOR HEMINGWAY" WIGEONGiovanni "NaneCristo" Simoncin (1920-2015)
Burano, Italy, c. 1950
14 in. long
A new book on Italian decoys discusses this legendary European carver, "Giovanni Simoncin, known as "Nane...
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EARLY PREENING SCOTERAlbert Davids Laing(1811-1886)
New York, NY, and Stratford, CT, c. 1850
14 in. long
A hollow, turned-head decoy by the father of the Stratford School. Laing, originally from New York City,...
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THE MULLER VERITY PEEP PAIRObediah Verity(1813-1901)
Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
6 3/4 in. long
This exceptional peep pair showcases identical form in two distinct plumages. The first is in a rarely seen darker-backed...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinnacle gunning decoys out of New Jersey. In addition to its...
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BIRCH-KING CURLEWCharles Birch (1867-1956)
WillisWharf, VA, c. 1910
14 1/2 in. long
Joe King's (1835-1913) 19th-century decoys have been found all along Virginia's Eastern Shore and their stylistic influence can also been...
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RARE DOWITCHERNathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942)
WestCreek, NJ, c. 1915
10 1/2 in. long
An exceedingly rare shorebird by this New Jersey master showing the clean lines and stippled paint common in his waterfowl decoys. Widely...
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LONG-TAILED DRAKECapt. Abe Smith
Freeport,NY, c. 1890
12 in. long
A rare diver drake with a clean and stylish paint similar to that of Joseph Lincoln. Carved by a Long Island oyster house owner, a related example...
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GOLDEN PLOVERMr. Webster
Nantucket,MA, c. 1850
10 in. long
This early plover with a sharp tail cut is among the best of its kind from the iconic Webster rig. It has resided on the island since it was made...
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NINE BOOKS"The Classic Decoy Series"by Milton C. Weiler, "Classic Shorebird Decoys" by Milton C. Weiler, "Artist of the Wilderness World" by Francis Lee Jaques, "The Shape of Things: The Art of Francis Lee Jaques"...
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EXCEPTIONAL SWIMMING MERGANSERNorthShore, MA, c. 1890
17 1/2 in. long
This hollow swimming merganser is among the finest decoys discovered in decades. As this Massachusetts masterpiece makes its public debut,...
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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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EARLY PREENING GREEN-WINGED TEALChaseLittlejohn (1853-1943)
Redwood City, CA, c. 1885
10 in. long
“A more interesting fellow than Chase Littlejohn has probably never existed.” This is the opening line to...
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PINTAIL PAIRLuigi Andreuccetti (1898-1978)
Vorden,CA, 1948
17 1/2 in. long
In the "The Great Book of Waterfowl Decoys," the West Coast contributor Gerald Rosenthal introduces Andreuccetti as "the Sacramento stylist." In...
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STANDING CANADA GOOSEJerry Mastin (1880-1959)
Portland,OR, 1937
26 in. long
This iconic and peerless rig of geese was initiated by the request of Mastin’s hunting partner, Roger Eaton, for use in harvested wheat fields. The...
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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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JOE WOOSTER CARVED WOOD DECOYCarvedwood decoy, signed Buckeye Joe Wooster, Ohio April 1980
Condition:
Condition: reports for specific items are available by calling Dave Pritchard at 1-740-503-8216 or emailing...
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VINTAGE JOE HAYMAN DECOY GOOSECanvasover wire Canada goose, Joe Hayman, Coinjock, North Carolina. Measures 26" long. Made of genuine wood. Dated to 1930's....
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16) BOOKS: NATIVE AMERICAN, TEXAS HISTORY,HUNTING(lot of 16) Hunting, Texas and Native American historical books, comprising: (1) "Louisiana Duck Decoys," Charles W. Frank, Jr., Pelican Publishing Company, Gretna,...
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FOUR DECOYS 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS FROM10” TO 29”.FOUR DECOYS, 20th Century, A Prince Edward Island goose, a factory black duck and two shorebirds made in the style of Joe Lincoln. Dimensions: Lengths from...
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AN A. ELMER CROWELL BLACK DUCK DECOYAND A JOE LINCOLN BLUEBILL DECOY FIRST QUARTER OF THE 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS 17” AND 13”. AND A JOE LINCOLN BLUEBILL DECOY, First Quarter of the 20th Century, Both with...
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JOE LINCOLN BLACK DUCK DECOY ACCORD,MASSACHUSETTS, 1859-1938 LENGTH 18".JOE LINCOLN BLACK DUCK DECOY Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938 Original paint with gunning wear. Lightly hit by shot. Length 18". Dimensions:...
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JOE LINCOLN CANADA GOOSE DECOY ACCORD,MASSACHUSETTS, 1859-1938 HEIGHT 12". LENGTH 25".JOE LINCOLN CANADA GOOSE DECOY Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938 Gunning repaint and wear. Height 12". Length 25". Dimensions:...
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MARTY COLLINS HOODED MERGANSER HEN DECOYEAST WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 12.75". East Wareham, Massachusetts, 20th Century Made in the style of Joe Lincoln. Glass eyes. Antiqued finish. Length...
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PAIR OF LOUISIANA CARVED DUCK DECOYSPairof Louisiana Carved Duck Decoys , c. 1950s, mallard drake and hen, attr. to Joe Verdin, longer 15 1/2 in.; together with an attributed to Frank Uzee coot, c. 1920s, with lead...
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JOE LINCOLN CANADA GOOSE DECOY ACCORD,MASSACHUSETTS, 1859-1938 LENGTH 18”.JOE LINCOLN CANADA GOOSE DECOY, Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938, Early 20th Century. Drilled to be used as a table lamp. Dimensions:...
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JOE LINCOLN CANADA GOOSE DECOY ACCORD,MASSACHUSETTS, 1859-1938 LENGTH 18”.JOE LINCOLN CANADA GOOSE DECOY, Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938, Early 20th Century. Glass eyes. Dimensions: Length 18"....
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JOE LINCOLN WHITE-WINGED SCOTER DECOYACCORD, MASSACHUSETTS, 1859-1938 LENGTH 15.5”., Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938, Late 19th Century. Tack eyes. Ex Collection Cap Vinal. Dimensions: Length 15.5"....
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JOE LINCOLN BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYACCORD, MASSACHUSETTS, 1859-1938 LENGTHS 9” AND 10”., Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938, Together with a Massachusetts plover decoy, maker unknown, in original paint...
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JOE LINCOLN PLOVER DECOY ACCORD, MASSACHUSETTS,1859-1938 LENGTH 10”.JOE LINCOLN PLOVER DECOY, Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938, Circa 1910. Tack eyes. Dimensions: Length 10"....
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JOE LINCOLN WIGEON DRAKE DECOY ACCORD,MASSACHUSETTS, 1859-1938 LENGTH 16”.JOE LINCOLN WIGEON DRAKE DECOY, Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938, Repainted by Ken Delong. Dimensions: Length 16"....
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Canada goose decoy, canvas and wire,attributed to Joe Hayman, Carrolla, North Carolina, 22-1/2 in. Scattered repaint, separations and slight rust, surface abrasions and losses....
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Canada goose decoy, canvas and wire,wooden head and neck in hissing position, attributed to Joe Hayman, Corolla, North Carolina, 26 in. Neck separations, scattered repaint, abrasions,...
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Three decoys: one marked on bottom "JoeV. 1991" (Joe Verdin, Homa Indian, Homa, Louisiana, 1934-2000(?)), 3-3/4 x 10-1/2 in., attached information; shore bird, 8 in., traces original paint, probably rebilled,...
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Pintail drake decoy, attributed to JoeLincoln, 17 in. Scattered areas of retouch, minor surface abrasions....
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