- OVERSIZED CARVED AND PAINTED CANADA
GOOSE DECOYOversized carved and painted Canada goose decoy, mid 20th c., attributed to Edson Gray, Ocean View, Delaware (1881-1982), 28 1/2" l.
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[more like this] - (2) FREDRICK BROWN, OLD SQUAW DUCK DECOYS(lot
of 2) Carved wood Old Squaw painted duck decoys, 1998, each signed and dated to underside: Fredrick C. Brown Jr., (Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey, 20th c.), in the Delaware River...
[more like this] - MACKEY RED KNOTCape May, NJ, c. 1860
10
in. 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...
[more like this] - THE WARD FLYING MALLARD PAIRThe Ward
Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1936 and 1937
21 in. tall and 19 in. wingspan
The Wards’ ability to capture likeness of species is...
[more like this] - 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...
[more like this] - BLACK DUCKDan English (1883-1962)
Florence,
NJ, c. 1920
16 in. long
This Delaware River classic was acquired in the historic American Heritage Society Auction of Americana at Sotheby Parke Bernet in 1975. The underside...
[more like this] - BLUEBILL PAIRJohn Dawson (1889-1959)
Duck
Island, NJ, c. 1930
14 1/2 in. long
A pair of Delaware River decoys by one of the region’s most celebrated makers. They both have tight feather paint and bear the maker's...
[more like this] - RUDDY TURNSTONENew Jersey, c. 1890
8
1/2 in. long
A rare decoy species with two stick-up holes from the historic George Bird Evans Collection, which included prime New Jersey shorebird examples. Evans (1906–1998)...
[more like this] - 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...
[more like this] - 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...
[more like this] - IMPORTANT BIDDLE-RIG GREEN-WINGED TEAL
DRAKEJess Heisler (1891-1943)
Burlington, NJ, c. 1920
12 1/4 in. long
This early Biddle rig decoy is exceedingly rare and possibly unique with no Heisler teal in original...
[more like this] - 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...
[more like this] - 2 PCS, H.J. WAITE, HANGING DUCK DECOY
CARVINGS Harry .J. Waite (American/Delaware, 1939-2000). "Canvasbacks" and "Wood Ducks". Two driftwood plaques carved in relief with attached carvings of flying hen and...
[more like this] - TWO TURK LEIBENSPERGER DECOYS DELAWARE
RIVER, 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS 15" AND 12".TWO TURK LEIBENSPERGER DECOYS Delaware River, 20th Century A black duck and a wood duck drake, both with glass eyes, carved wings,...
[more like this] - WILLIAM VEASEY DECORATIVE GOOSE DECOY
NEWARK, DELAWARE, DATED 1974 LENGTH 22”. HEIGHT 12”., Newark, Delaware, Dated 1974, In preening position. Signed on base "William Veasey". Dimensions: Length 22". Height...
[more like this] - Large Canada goose decoy Delaware Bay
with a solid body and glass eyes 10"h.x23"l. and a smaller preening goose decoy 16"l....
[more like this] - Tony Bianco Black Duck Decoy Bordentown,
New Jersey, Delaware River style, hollow body, glass ey...
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