A few examples of appraisal values for
GREAT BLUE HERON

• VERY GOOD GREAT BLUE HERON CARVINGBeautifully
  VERY GOOD GREAT BLUE HERON CARVINGBeautifully carved and painted to perfection, the head and neck were made to turn. The body is nicely carved and is balanced on long sturdy legs with rather big feet. All attached to a sturdy pine board. Ontario, circa 1960. Measuring, 33” height x 37” width x 12" depth. The Carol Telfer Collection.
• MACKEY GREAT BLUE HERON DECOYMid-Atlantic,
  MACKEY GREAT BLUE HERON DECOYMid-Atlantic, c. 1880 36 in. long This Mackey Collection decoy is a rare authentic root-head heron with a grand body measuring over two feet from the breast to the tail. The head was fashioned from a single branch which naturally curves to the bird's form. Acquiring real vintage great blue heron decoys is tremendously challenging. This lot was presented with a photograph in the sparsely illustrated 1974 Mackey catalog. The auctioneers, recognizing its rarity, placed it in a "Special Interest Decoys" feature. Old, possibly original paint with heavy gunning wear, including a chip to bill tip and a four-and-one-half-inch section of the lower neck section is a Mackey-era restoration. Provenance: William J. Mackey Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys, from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, Session V-VI, July 9-10, 1974, lot 439, exact decoy illustrated.
• MINIATURE GREAT BLUE HERONRuss P. Burr
  MINIATURE GREAT BLUE HERONRuss P. Burr (1887-1955) Hingham, MA, c. 1930 5 3/4 in. tall A dynamic heron showcasing Burr's best work. The underside of the base bears the maker's ink stamp. Original paint with light wear and a reset bill. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
• MINIATURE HERONWendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest
  MINIATURE HERONWendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, 1957 6 1/4 in. tall A great blue heron carving signed and dated on the driftwood base, "Gilley '57." Original paint with light wear and a reset neck. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
• REACHING GREAT BLUE HERONGene Kangas Concord,
  REACHING GREAT BLUE HERONGene Kangas Concord, Ohio 55 in. long A full-size carving on a custom stand. Original paint with light wear.
• GREAT BLUE HERON WITH TURNED HEADWendell
  GREAT BLUE HERON WITH TURNED HEADWendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1966 28 in. tall A half-size heron with a turned head mounted on a driftwood base. This grand carving and its mate in the adjacent lot are a rare large pair by this maker known for his smaller carvings. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Private Collection, Northeast Harbor, Maine
• GREAT BLUE HERON WITH RAISED WINGSWendell
  GREAT BLUE HERON WITH RAISED WINGSWendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, 1966 32 1/2 in. tall A dramatic and extremely rare half-size heron carving with outstretched wings mounted on a piece of driftwood. The driftwood is mounted on an oval base which signed and dated "Gilley 1966." The wings and tail display fine incised carving detail. Original paint with light wear including minor flaking to feet. Provenance: Private Collection, Northeast Harbor, Maine
• BEN HOUSTIE (B.1960), Heiltsuk GREAT
  BEN HOUSTIE (B.1960), Heiltsuk GREAT BLUE HERON, 2017 signed and dated; unframed 30 x 22 in — 76.2 x 55.9 cm
• JOHN COSTIN "GREAT BLUE HERON" (1990
  JOHN COSTIN "GREAT BLUE HERON" (1990 ETCHING)John Costin (Michigan, b. 1955) Great Blue Heron , 1990 Color etching on paper 33" x 24" (image) From the artist's "Large Florida Birds" folio. Pencil-signed, titled, and numbered (#203/250) to the bottom margin. Presented behind plexiglass in a maple frame that measures 42" x 32". Provenance : From the collection of a Fortune 500 company. Condition Very good condition. Not removed from the frame.
• ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR OF A GREAT BLUE
  ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR OF A GREAT BLUE HERON (1991)A nicely painted watercolor of a great blue heron, signed illegibly (possibly P. Bahr) and dated 1991. The mat window measures 20" x 14", and the glazed frame measures 30 1/2" x 24 1/2". Condition Excellent condition.
• HERON CARVING BY MICHEL FORTINA folk
  HERON CARVING BY MICHEL FORTINA folk carving of a great blue heron by Michel Fortin, signed to base. Québec, contemporary. Measuring, 32" high x 9.5" w x 10.5" d.
• After John James Audubon (American,
  After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) \"Great Blue Heron\", 39\" x 25\", later edition, pencil numbered 169/500 lower right, legend lower margin. Glazed and presented in a mahogany-grained frame.
• PAM FOSS (AMERICAN. XX) MONUMENTAL BRONZE
  PAM FOSS (AMERICAN. XX) MONUMENTAL BRONZE HERON SCULPTU...DESCRIPTION: A monumental bronze sculpture by artist "Pam Foss" featuring a great blue heron, mounted to square granite base. Titled: "The Courtship" CIRCA:20th Ct. ORIGIN:USA DIMENSIONS: H:94" x D:55.5" (Base) L:23.5" x W:23.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• FOLK ART CARVED & PAINTED WOOD BLUE
  FOLK ART CARVED & PAINTED WOOD BLUE HERON DECOYFolk art carved and painted wood great blue heron confidence decoy in blue paint with original weathered patina, on wood stand. The majority of larger waterfowl decoys were usually made as confidence decoys or ornamental carvings. 41"
• CARROLL TYSON (1877 - 1956), GREAT BLUE
  CARROLL TYSON (1877 - 1956), GREAT BLUE HERON, 1910, CO...Carroll Tyson (1877 - 1956), great blue heron, 1910, colored lithograph, pencil signed, titled and dated bottom center, 21" x 29". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• FOUR AUDUBON OCTAVO LITHOGRAPHS: Snowy
  FOUR AUDUBON OCTAVO LITHOGRAPHS: Snowy Owl, Great Horned Owl, American Flamingo, Great Blue Heron, 9.5'' x 6.25'', matching frames, 14.5'' x 11.5'', two of the prints have the original texts from the book. CONDITION: Mild toning not examined under the frame.
• REYNOLDS, Lee, (American, 20th Century):
  REYNOLDS, Lee, (American, 20th Century): Florida Coastal Scene with Mangroves and Great Blue Herons, Oil/Canvas, 30'' x 40'', signed lower right, framed, 36'' x 45.5''.
• FRANK BENSON (1862-1951, MA) UNFRAMEDetching
  FRANK BENSON (1862-1951, MA) UNFRAMEDetching titled "Herons at Rest" (or Great Blue Heron), Wilson page 65. Signed lower left in pencil. Sight size 12" x 7 3/4", plate size is 15" x 11 1/2".
• "THE CHALLENGE" BY GUNTER GRANGET PORCELAIN
  "THE CHALLENGE" BY GUNTER GRANGET PORCELAIN SCULPTURE OF TWO GREAT BLUE HERONS TITLED "THE CHALLENGE" BY GUNTER GRANGET FOR HUTSCHENREUTHER, LIMITED EDITION OF 200, ALONG WITH ACRYLIC DISPLAY CASE AND WOODEN STAND; 20"H 19.75"W
• CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE OF HERONS BY DAN
  CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE OF HERONS BY DAN WILLIAMS COMMISSIONED CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE OF PAIR OF GREAT BLUE HERONS MODELED IN A MARSH WETLAND BY DAN WILLIAMS, OWINGS MILLS, MD; WITH ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE
• CYNTHIA MYERS HERON ART GLASS CENTERPIECEArt
  CYNTHIA MYERS HERON ART GLASS CENTERPIECEArt glass centerpiece, Cynthia Myers (American, 20th c.), 2001, topaz colored Blenko body with sand carved great blue heron, engraved signature underfoot, approx 10.5"h, 11 1/8"diam, 6.5lbs
• HAROLD GIBBS MINIATURE GREAT BLUE HERON
  HAROLD GIBBS MINIATURE GREAT BLUE HERON BARRINGTON, RHODE ISLAND, 20TH CENTURY HEIGHTS FROM 3” TO 4.75”.HAROLD GIBBS MINIATURE GREAT BLUE HERON, Barrington, Rhode Island, 20th Century, Together with a baldpate drake and an oldsquaw drake. All mounted on driftwood bases. Dimensions: Heights from 3" to 4.75".
• SIX MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS 20TH CENTURY
  SIX MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS 20TH CENTURY HEIGHTS FROM 4” TO 7”.SIX MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS, 20th Century, Five Ted Hanks shorebirds and a great blue heron by an unknown maker. Dimensions: Heights from 4" to 7".
• M.P. ELLIOTT (AMERICA, 20TH CENTURY),
  M.P. ELLIOTT (AMERICA, 20TH CENTURY), "GREAT BLUE HERON"., OIL ON CANVAS, 36" X 24". FRAMED 44.5" X 33".M.P. ELLIOTT, America, 20th Century, "Great Blue Heron". Signed lower right "Elliot". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 36" x 24". Framed 44.5" x 33".
• GREAT BLUE HERON CARVING BY HOMER BALLARD
  GREAT BLUE HERON CARVING BY HOMER BALLARD Richmond, VA, circa 1995, rod mounted on a sawn cylindrical wood base with dedicated engraved cachet reading: "Great Blue Heron / Handcrafted by Homer Ballard / From The Original Grandstands / Thomas Jefferson High School."
• ELLIOT OFFNER (AMERICAN, 1931-2010),
  ELLIOT OFFNER (AMERICAN, 1931-2010), GREAT BLUE HERON (MINIATURE) Patinated cast bronze, incised signature "© offner" on the top of the base, inscribed "Smith College / JM stamp / edition 150" on the side edges of the base.
• NANCY AZNEER TWO WATERCOLORS ON PAPERNANCY
  NANCY AZNEER TWO WATERCOLORS ON PAPERNANCY AZNEER (Kentucky/California, 20/21st century) two watercolors on paper: desert landscape and a great blue heron over water. Both signed lower right, the heron drawing dated 1996. Labels attached verso from Razzmatazz Studios, Escondido, CA. Images measure 4.5" x 14" and 15" x 29". In wood frames; 13.5" x 23.25" and 24.25" x 38.25" overall.
• FOUR WILDLIFE PRINTS, OFFSET LITHOGRAPHSFOUR
  FOUR WILDLIFE PRINTS, OFFSET LITHOGRAPHSFOUR WILDLIFE PRINTS, offset lithographs: Rod Frederick (Oregon, born 1956) "Monarch of the North," signed, edition 589/2000; Terry Isaac (Oregon, born 1958) "After the Rain - Great Blue Heron," signed, edition 37/1500; Stephen Lyman (Idaho/California, 1957-1996) "An Elegant Couple," signed, edition 105/1000; Alan M. Hunt (U.K., born 1947) "Treasure of Asia - Snow Leopards," signed, edition 301/1950. Images measure from 12" x 15" to 20" x 30", unframed, in original folios.
• CARL BRENDERS (CALIFORNIA/BELGIUM, BORN
  CARL BRENDERS (CALIFORNIA/BELGIUM, BORN 1937) THREE OFFSET LITHOGRAPHSCARL BRENDERS (California/Belgium, born 1937) three offset lithographs: "Yellow-Bellied Marmot," "Mountain Baby - Bighorn Sheep," and "Late Snow - Great Blue Heron," each signed, from editions of 950, images measure from 12.5" x 17.5" to 19.25" x 12.5", unframed, in original folios.
• ROGER FOLK (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY),
  ROGER FOLK (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY), GREAT EGRET AND GREAT BLUE HERON, EACH FRAMED, EACH: 25 X 10 IN. (63.50 X 25.40 CM.)Roger Folk (American 20th Century), Great Egret and Great Blue Heron, Each framed,, Dimensions: Each: 25 x 10 in. (63.50 x 25.40 cm.)
• Terry Isaac (American, 1958-2019) Great
  Terry Isaac (American, 1958-2019) Great Blue Heron, 2003 acrylic on panel signed T Isaac and dated (lower right) 9 1/2 x 14 inches The Laumeister Collection from The Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont
• Michael Budden (American, b. 1957) Shades
  Michael Budden (American, b. 1957) Shades of Grey - Great Blue Heron acrylic on board signed M. Budden (lower right); signed and titled (verso) 12 x 14 inches The Laumeister Collection from The Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont
• STEVE HUTCHINS CARVED & PAINTED SHORE
  STEVE HUTCHINS CARVED & PAINTED SHORE BIRD: Hand carved and painted Great Blue Heron wood sculpture securely mounted on a sculptural piece of natural driftwood. Signed and dated 1982 at the base. Approx. 15.25'' h x 17'' w x 16'' d. CONDITION: No condition issues to be noted.
• CARVED GREAT BLUE HERON SCULPTURE CARVED
  CARVED GREAT BLUE HERON SCULPTURE CARVED BY JOHNA Kouchinsky (1979). Approx 22" high x 25" long.
• 15pc Prints. Many are Japanese Woodcut
  15pc Prints. Many are Japanese Woodcut prints. Most have bird images, Great Blue Heron. Baltimore Oriole. Black throated Blue Warbler. Ruby Throated Hummingbird. Japanese prints include rooster, bird chasing moth and kingfisher? There are several of the same print. Dimensions: H: 16 inches: W: 7.5 inches --- Condition: Not framed. Expect some wear and edge wear
• WILLIAM TURNER BRONZE, GREAT BLUE HERON
  WILLIAM TURNER BRONZE, GREAT BLUE HERON William Turner Bronze, Great Blue Heron; signed and dated, W.H. Turner 1985 11/25; resting on a conforming custom green marble stand; 32"H 16"W 23"D