(3) FRAMED JOHN P. COWAN LIMITED-EDITIONPRINTS(lot of 3) Framed limited-edition prints, signed John P. Cowan (Texas, Tennessee, 1920-2008), including: (1) "Jumping the Pits," numbered 279/ 600, (1) "Mallards High,"...
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SWIMMING MALLARD HENMitchel LaFrance(1882-1979)
Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935
16 3/4 in. long
A classic early LaFrance decoy with crisp paint, raised wings, and full cheeks on its slightly turned and swimming...
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SLEEPING BLUEBILL PAIRThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1972
13 in. long
An exceedingly rare life-size pair of bluebill carvings in sleeping postures. The bottom of the carvings...
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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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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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"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAILTheWard Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 3/4 in. long
“The Ward Brothers made pintails early on in their craft and they were...
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EXCEPTIONAL MALLARD DRAKEChauncey "Chance"Wheeler (1888-1945)
Alexandria Bay, NY, c. 1920
17 3/4 in. long
This highly refined mallard is understood by many to be not only the finest Chauncey Wheeler decoy, but also...
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PREENING MALLARD PAIRWilliam "Bill"Neal (1924-2014)
Black Point, CA, 1976
14 in. long
Two preeners signed by the maker on the underside and dated. The undersides of the ducks' tails bear Neal’s “WN”...
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MINIATURE MALLARD PAIRHorace "Hi" Crandall(1892-1969)
Westwood, CA, c. 1930
7 in. long
A miniature pair displaying turned heads, deep bodies, and raised wing tips by one of California's most celebrated decoy carvers.
Original...
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MALLARD PAIRScott Cork Decoy Company(1927-1954)
Oakland, CA, c. 1930
15 in. long
Reece Scott (1871-1955) founded this company in Oakland. This influential California establishment specialized in the fabrication...
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MALLARD DRAKETule Lake Decoy Co.
Sacramento,CA, c. 1925
15 in. long
Operated by Hugh Woodward (1889-1948), Tule Lake was the most renowned decoy factory on the Pacific Coast. Woodward put his previous building skills...
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MALLARD DRAKESan Francisco, CA, c. 1940
15in. long
This gouge-carved decoy relates to the work of John Tornberg (1902-1971) and may very well be the carver's later work. Tornberg lived in the Marina district of San...
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MALLARD PAIRHorace "Hi" Crandall (1892-1969)
Westwood,CA, c. 1935
16 1/2 in. long
A slightly turned-head rigmate pair. The hen has a slightly uplifted head.
Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Les Vache Collection,...
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MALLARD DRAKEArt Jensen
Hayward, CA,c. 1952
14 in. long
A distinctly Jensen mallard with a turned head, raised wings, and a pleasing carved wing and feather design in its balsa body. This drake is illustrated...
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MINIATURE MALLARD PAIRRuss P. Burr (1887-1955)
Hingham,MA, c. 1940
6 in. tall
A pair of miniature flyers which bear his ink stamp signature "Russ P. Burr, Hingham, Mass." on the bottom of the driftwood base.
Original paint with...
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STEUBEN YELLOW JADE VASEDESCRIPTION:Steuben yellow jade vase features Springtime pattern (with Mallard). Acid-etched lead glass. Shape #6272, p. 280. Not Marked. Factory drilled aperture. Triple etched.
Mallard...
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(2) FRAMED ORNITHOLOGY PRINTS AFTERAUDUBON(lot of 2) Framed offset prints on paper, after John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), including: (1) "Mallard Duck," published by I.B. Fischer Co., New York, (1)...
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19TH C. PRUDENT MALLARD WALNUT HALFTESTER BED Prudent Mallard (American 1809-1879), Victorian era New Orleans market Rococo Revival walnut and mahogany poster bed, third quarter 19th century, having a serpentine...
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SEVEN PAINTED DUCK DECOYSAll brandedwith The Wooden Bird Factory logo, signed, titled and dated. Comprising: a Mallard Drake painted by N. Winter, 1980; a Wood Duck Drake painted by M. Scalette, 1979; a Ruddy...
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ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES R. BIRDSALL, OVERSIZEDDECOYCarved and painted oversized mallard decoy, attributed to Charles R. Birdsall, Point Pleasant, NJ, branded R.P. , 18" l.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for...
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FRENCH PILLIVUYT TROMPE L'OEIL PORCELAINPâTé TUREENS Circa early 1900s, a mallard duck impressed "5" (7 x 10 in.), a hare with inset glass eyes impressed "3" (5 3/4 x 9 in.) and a 1920 era hare form tureen, also...
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SEVEN DAVID HUNTER ETCHINGS: 1) ''Bluegill'',sight size 4'' x 5'', pencil signed lower right, titled lower left and numbered 39/100, framed, 9.75'' x 10.25''; 2) ''Green-Winged Teals II'', sight size 9'' x 11'', pencil...
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A Fine Louisiana Classical MahoganyBibliothèque mid-19th c. probably New Orleans beaded cornice molded frieze two glazed and paneled doors enclosing shelf interior flanked by baluster-turned and barley-twist...
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American Carved and Polychromed WoodenDecoy, first quarter 20th century, depicting a mallard drake, the base marked in black paint "B.P.L.", the head fitted with glass eyes, the bill lacking, the polychromy generally...
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American Transitional Restauration intoRococo Revival Double-Door Mahogany Bookcase, third quarter 19th century, from the home of noted New Orleans furniture and upholstery merchant Prudent Mallard, the molded...
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8 vols. Natural History - BotanicalIllustration & C: [Curtis, William.] General Indexes to The Plants... First Forty Two Volumes... Botanical Magazine. London, 1816. 8vo, contemp. gilt-paneled diced calf, gilt-lettered...
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A Napoleon III Polychrome and Gilt BisquePorcelain Figural Mantel Clock retailed by Prudent Mallard c. 1850 marked "P. Mallard/ 55 Royal/ New Orleans" on dial and upper and lower case the figural group modeled as...
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John P. Cowan (American/Tennessee, b.1920; Active Texas) "Black Mallards", watercolor on paper, sight 20" x 27-1/2", signed lower right. Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula...
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An American Renaissance Burled WalnutEbonized and Gilt-Incised Guéridon late 19th c. labeled "Manufactured by P. Mallard...55 Royal Street at Bienville New Orleans" attributed to Kilian Bros. New York the top...
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John P. Cowan (American/Tennessee, b.1920; Active Texas) "Mallard", watercolor, sight 14" x 20", signed lower right. Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann. Accompanied...
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George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans1872-1935) "Mallard Duck: Nature Morte" watercolor signed and dated "N. O. 1922" lower left sight 28 in. x 19 in. matted and in a period wood frame. Provenance: Dr. Louis...
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[Decoy] Mallard Hen "Stretched NeckMinnie Chaser" Lafrance style markings of R.P. Brown New Orleans. Note: A similar duck is illustrated in Charles W. Frank Jr. Louisiana Decoys Harvey Press 1975 pg. 107....
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PAIR P. E. BUTCHER MALLARD DUCK CARVINGS:Drake and hen, Signed P. E. Butcher 1986 D. E. B.. Glass eyes, fine detail. Drake measures 6'' h. x 16'' x 6 3/4''....
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Duck decoy, male mallard; signed "JohnP. Kucera". 17"L....
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Rare Transfer-Decorated Porcelain Cupand Saucer, bearing the label "P.Mallard 55 Royal 55 New Orleans", ca. 1872-1874, h. 2-1/2", saucer dia. 5". Records show the firm of Prudent Mallard as being located at...
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Rare Transfer-Decorated Porcelain Cupand Saucer, bearing the label of "P. Mallard 55 Royal 55 New Orleans", ca. 1872-1874, h. 2-1/2", saucer dia. 5"....
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