DUCK DECOY BY DAVEY W. NICHOLA finelycarved and painted male Green Wing Teal decoy created by the late Davey W. Nichol (1890-1977) of Smiths Falls, Ontario. Printed in white letters on the bottom of the decoy:...
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COOTEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,WI, c. 1925
14 in. long
The decoy bears an Evans ink stamp and an "E. Fessenbecker" tag.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and gunning repaint to white.
Provenance:...
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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 ENGLISH MALLARDJohn English(1848-1915)
Florence, NJ, c. 1880
16 in. long
John English was “the innovator of the Delaware River decoy,” yet his existence alluded collectors for years and information...
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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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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS MERGANSERHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
15 3/4 in. long
“Shourds is one of the acknowledged master makers of New Jersey decoys. His birds were as fine as any made...
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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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BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERDaniel Lake Leeds(1852-1922)
Pleasantville, NJ, c. 1890
9 1/2 in. long
Describing a rigmate and its maker in "Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings," William J. Mackey Jr. writes,...
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EARLY HOLLOW GOLDEN PLOVER WITH RAISEDWING TIPSFolger Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1840
9 in. long
“To me,” wrote Donal C. O’Brien Jr. “...these are the greatest of all the Nantucket Golden Plovers; very...
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LOS BANOS PINTAIL DRAKELos Banos, CA,c. 1925
17 1/2 in. long
This decoy hails from an elite group by a highly celebrated, yet unknown maker. They have been referred to as the "Los Banos Unknowns" nodding to...
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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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IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull(1840-1915)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1856
17 1/2 in. long
An exceptional Delaware River pintail drake, this example is a regional archetype quite distinct in form from other...
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FOUR VINTAGE AMERICAN HAND PAINTED WOODDECOY DUCKS, CH... DECOY DUCKS, CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, comprising one pair of Canvasback duck decoys painted with black beaks, dark burgundy heads with...
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EIGHT HAND-CARVED AND PAINTED FISH DECOYSBY TIM SPRECK: 1) Fantastically Painted Bug-Eyed Fish Decoy, 9.25'' in length, signed on the fin and dated 2005; 2) Brightly Painted Orange, Brown, and White Halloween Edition...
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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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SIX PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) RainbowTrout by Larry Lange, 7.75'' in length, signed; 2) Perch Type Decoy, 4.5'' in length, signed Larry Lange; 3) Copper-Finned Baitfish Decoy by Larry Lange, 8'' in length; 4)...
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EIGHT OLD TIMEY TYPE PAINTED FISH DECOYS:1) Yellow Minnow Type Decoy with Red Spots, 7.5'' in length; 2) Spotted White Pike Type Decoy, 13.5'' in length; 3) Large Yellow and White Fish Decoy, 14.5'' in length, with...
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FIVE MAURICE STIFF FISH DECOYS: 1) Redand White Sabretooth Fish Decoy, 6.25'' in length, dated '13 and numbered 32B; 2) Brown Trout Type Fish Decoy, 8.5'' in length, signed and dated '13, numbered 376; 3) Striped...
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SEVEN PIECE PUSUSTA FISH DECOY LOT:1) Pike Decoy by Greg Pususta, 11'' in length, impressed signature, numbered 122, dated '04; 2) Rock Bass Fish Decoy by Greg Pususta, 8.5'' in length, incised signatured,...
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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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SIX PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) Black andWhite Baitfish Decoy signed Snook Barrett, 6.75'' in length; 2) Artistically Painted Baitfish Decoy, 7.5'' in length, carved by Larry Croteau and painted by Wendy Hemsley;...
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SIX PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) K.C. AldrichPainted Whitefish Decoy, 8.25'' in length, monogrammed on the bottom, distressed paint finish; 2) Muskrat Fish Decoy by S. Robins, 10.5'' in length, with attached wooden spinning...
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SEVEN JOHN SAMUELSON CARVED AND PAINTEDFISH DECOYS: To Include: 1) Spotted White Baitfish with Red Eyes, 8.5'' in length; 2) Pickerel Type Decoy, 8'' in length; 3) Striped Green Baitfish, 7'' in length; 4) Bass...
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THREE JOHN PETERS PAINTED FISH DECOYS:1) Yellow-Bodied Speckled Trout Type Decoy, 9.5'' in length; 2) Snapper Type Decoy, 7.75'' in length; 3) Red and White Sucker Type Fish Decoy, 11.75'' in length. All decoys...
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(5) VINTAGE HAND-CARVED DUCK DECOYS(lotof 5) Vintage hand-carved duck decoys, including: (1) with blue and white stripes, bolted head and bolted lower body with eye hook, (2) American Black ducks, painted bodies...
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TWO BOB WHITE RUDDY DUCK DECOYS, TULLYTOWN,PENNSYLVANIA, 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS 10" AND 12".TWO BOB WHITE RUDDY DUCK DECOYS Tullytown, Pennsylvania, 20th Century Drake with turned head, carved wings and tail. Inscribed...
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THREE EARLY 20TH C. DECOYS, PAIR MALLARDSAND ONE SMALLER, DETAILS INCLUDE: PAIR OF MALLARD DECOYS WITH INCISED MONOGRAM "F.B.H.", O...Three early 20th C. decoys, pair mallards and one smaller, details include: pair...
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THREE BIRD SCULPTURES, HAND CARVED ANDHAND PAINTED, INCLUDING: S. R. WHITE CARVING "CURLEWS" DECOY, PENNSYLVANIA C. 1988, PAINTED WITH BEADED EYES, DETACHABLE ROCK SHAPED STAND, LABELED ON BIRDS BELLY "'CURLEWS'...
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(2) DULUTH DFD KINGFISHER DECOY, D.PERKINS & BOOK(lot of 2) Duluth Kingfisher Decoy signed at the underside "DFD", on a lead weight, carved by David Earl Perkins (Duluth, Minnesota, 1934-2018), green with white...
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SEVEN PIECE JERRY KELM PAINTED FISHDECOY LOT: 1) Large White Trout Type Baitfish with Floral Body, 8.5'' in length, signed; 2) Red and White Spotted 50 Year Anniversary Fish Decoy, 4.75'' in length, signed...
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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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NINE PIECE CARL CHRISTIANSEN FISH DECOYLOT: To Include: 1) Brown and Pink Trout Type Decoy, 8.25'' in length; 2) White Spot Trout Type Decoy, 8.5'' in length; 3) Walleye Type Decoy, 8'' in length, signed Carl Christiansen;...
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ELEVEN PIECE GORDON SWENARTON FISH DECOYLOT: 1) Green Crayfish, 5.25'' in length; 2) Spotted Frog, 5.5'' in length; 3) Orange-Bodied Crayfish, 5.5'' in length; 4) Toothy Red and Black Bluegill, 5.75'' in length;...
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EIGHT PIECE JAMES STANGLAND FISH DECOYLOT: 1) Red-Eyed Spotted Trout Type Decoy, 8.5'' in length; 2) Red-Eyed Trout Type Decoy with Colorful Dorsal Fin, 7'' in length; 3) Orange Spot Trout Type Decoy, 8'' in length;...
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NINE PIECE JAMES STANGLAND FISH DECOYLOT: 1) Speckled Trout with Red Eyes, 8.5'' in length; 2) Speckled Rainbow Trout, 7.75'' in length; 3) Spotted Trout, 8.25'' in length; 4) Small Baitfish Type Decoy, 3.75''...
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GROUP OF FOUR CARVED AND PAINTED WOODENDUCK DECOYS. One dark brown carved and painted duck decoy. 14'' l. One light brown/red carved and painted duck decoy with painted eyes and gray beak. 12'' l. One black and...
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