AMERICAN CANADA GEESE DECOYS. Twentiethcentury. Includes canvas decoy, molded plastic decoy and folk art standing decoy. Folk art decoy attributed to Art Johnson Bridgeport, NE. Repaired neck to canvas decoy. Varying...
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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 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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TURNED-HEAD WILLETLloyd J. Tyler (1898-1970)
Crisfield,MD, 1948
10 in. tall, 14 in. wide
An alert willet carving with raised wings on a driftwood base by Crisfield's self-titled "Coy Duck King." This exact Tyler carving is prominently...
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RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKEMassachusetts,c. 1900
18 in. long
An exceptional merganser drake with a low-profile body featuring deep wing separation. The forward-reaching head has a thin neck, incised almond-shaped...
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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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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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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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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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SLEEPING BLACK DUCKJess Heisler (1891-1943)
Burlington,NJ, c. 1920
14 in. long
An excellent and important sleeping decoy from a river region dominated by straight-headed decoys. John English is credited with drawing up the region's...
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CANADA GOOSE DECOYS, 20TH C. PAIRTwolarge 20th century Canada goose decoys: The first a folk art carved and painted balsa wood goose decoy, early 20th century from Maine; the second a painted, canvas-wrapped...
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VINTAGE MERGANSER FOLK ART DECOY.VintageMerganser Folk Art Decoy. Carved from a single block of wood, original paint decoration, glass eyes. Ex. Clyde Youtz Collection. 19"l. overall. Very good with minor wear.
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THREE FOLK ART WOODEN DUCK DECOYS.ThreeFolk Art Wooden Duck Decoys. Bluebill Drake, Canvasback Drake and Canda Goose, Tallest 15"h. Condition: : Good with paint loss and wear.
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2 FOLK ART PAINTED FISHING DECOYS, FISH& TURTLE1st item: Large folk art carved and painted fish decoy, black paint with metal fins and applied metallic decoration. 20 1/4" L. 20th century. 2nd item: Folk art carved...
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ELEVEN PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: To Include:1) Large Orange and Green Bluegill Type Decoy, Monogrammed ''K.I.S.'', 9.75'' in length; 2) Fat-Bodied Bluegill Type Decoy, 5.25'' in length; 3) Painted Muskie Type Decoy,...
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FIVE PIECE LARGE FISH DECOY LOT: 1)Large Bob Foster Sharp-Tooth Pickerel Type Folk Art Fish Decoy, 20.5'' in length, signed on the bottom as well as impressed into the weight; 2) Jim Lewis Whale Type Decoy,...
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THIRTEEN PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: To Include:1) Red, White, and Black Painted Fish Decoy, 8.5'' in length, distressed finish; 2) Painted Chinook Salmon Fish Decoy, 6'' in length; 3) Stylized Red and White Fish Decoy,...
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NINE PIECE FOLK ART FISH DECOY LOT:1) Striped Bass Type Fish Decoy, 8.25'' in length, with distressed finish, rusted fins and scattered flecks; 2) Pickerel Type Painted Fish Decoy, 8.75'' in length, no visible...
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PAIR OF LARGE SIGNED FOLK ART SWAN DECOYSPair of carved and painted American wooden swan decoys or folk art figures, both signed "Mason + Sis/2007/TN/EIN" to the underside. Provenance: From the Private Collection...
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THOMAS LANGAN, A PAINTED, CARVED UNCLESAM WHIRLIGIG20th Century. The underside stamped twice, Thomas Langan Maker, Roslyn Harbor. Uncle Sam, dressed in his typical, iconic American red and white striped pants,...
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WONDERFUL FOLK ART GOLDENEYE DRAKE DECOYNEW YORK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 12”., New York, Early 20th Century, Maker unknown. Tack eyes with paint. Dimensions: Length 12"....
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LARGE FOLK ART SWAN DECOY, SIGNED J.M.W.20th c., carved and painted wood, carved initials "J.M.W." to underside, 22"h x 32"l x 11"w...
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LARGE FOLK ART CARVED WOOD SWAN 20thc., decoy style, painted green, unmarked, 12.5"h x 30.5"l x 10"w...
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TWELVE BOOKS ON FISH DECOYS: To Include:1) Hooked on Wood: An Exhibition at the Center for Art and Wood in Philadelphia 2012, signed by the curator and exhibition advisor Dick Walters and Gene Kangas; 2) Fish Carving:...
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FIVE PIECE DENNIS BERTRAM FOLK ART FISHDECOY LOT: 1) Sauger Type Painted Fish Decoy, 7'' in length; 2) Catfish Decoy, 11.25'' in length; 3) Siamese Two-Headed Red and White Fish Decoy, 6'' in length; 4) Red and...
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