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BILLIKEN

• GROUP SIX SMALL CARVED
  GROUP SIX SMALL CARVED ITEMScomprising a billiken, frame, Japanese lady and sage, both signed, rabbit basket form box, gourd form netsuke and a cigarette holder. Light soiling, old age cracks. Largest: 6 1/4" high, 2" wide. International clients may be ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Provenance: Property of a Connecticut Estate. Condition: Any condition information included in our lot descriptions is not the equivalent of a written condition statement, and the absence of condition information does not imply that the lot is free of defects. Our auction lot descriptions reflect our effort to provide accurate, objective and fair information on all lots for sale, and we encourage bidders to request written condition statements and large file images on any lots of interest by emailing condition@woodburyauction.com. We also strongly advise that you or someone on your behalf inspect the lot personally before bidding. All lots are sold "as is" and "where is" and neither we nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. There are no returns and no refunds based on condition
• NICHOL-STYLE BLUEBILL HENA
  NICHOL-STYLE BLUEBILL HENA Nichol-style Bluebill hen decoy with a set back "pinched" head and glass eyes. Circa 1930. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Appelant fuligule femelle de style "Nichol", tête en retrait sculptée, yeux en verre. Circa 1930. Collection Allio.
• THIRTEEN BIRD CARVINGSContemporaryA
  THIRTEEN BIRD CARVINGSContemporaryA bufflehead and a sanderling by Michael McCarthy a bufflehead by Gary Crossman a blue-winged teal by Leo Koppy a sanderling by David Morin a dunlin by Salt Marsh Carvings a yellowlegs by Ken Kirby a dunlin by Harold McCannon a piping plover by Gail Baner a piping plover by J.S. Meyer a dunlin by Wayne Kioi a wren by Phillip Brown and a curlew signed illegibly. Most are life-size.
• LEONARD BRYANT (NC), PUBLISHED
  LEONARD BRYANT (NC), PUBLISHED OCRACOKE BEACH ROBIN Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, iron bill and stake, published on page 124 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen.
• GUNNIN' BIRDS BY KROGHIE ANDRESEN
  GUNNIN' BIRDS BY KROGHIE ANDRESEN Charlotte, North Carolina, 2008, inscribed by the author, this is the quintessential book for the collector of North Carolina decoys. It is the finest reference guide available and has turned many collectors into students. It was printed once and there will be no more.
• BETBOL, RECLINING GIRL AND TWO
  BETBOL, RECLINING GIRL AND TWO ROOSTERS, WOOD ENGRAVING IN COLOR, FRAME: 38 X 26 INBetbol, Reclining Girl and Two Roosters, Wood Engraving in Color, Frame: 38 x 26 in
• WILL KIGHT (NC, 1897- 1977),
  WILL KIGHT (NC, 1897- 1977), PUBLISHED BLUEBILL Moyock, North Carolina, circa 1950, carved and painted wood, published on page 52 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.
• PUBLISHED LISTER CARTWRIGHT (NC,
  PUBLISHED LISTER CARTWRIGHT (NC, 1918-1992), BLUEBILL Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s, painted canvas over wire construction, published on page 95 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.
• (AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after)
  (AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after) ABBEVILLE PRESS A group of four color lithograph plates of waterfowl from The Birds of America New York: Abbeville 1985 comprising Scolopaceus Courlan American Bittern Richardson's Jager and Crested Grebe. Size of largest 27 1/4 x 40 1/2 inches.
• BLUEBILL HEN DECOYBy Samuel
  BLUEBILL HEN DECOYBy Samuel Joseph Denny (18741953) of Clayton New York. Glass eyes. Original paint shows minor wear.
• Three Animal Form Painted Cast Iron
  Three Animal Form Painted Cast Iron Still Banks, 19th/early 20th centuries including two stags and a 'Billiken' tallest height 6.1 in — 15.5 cm
• Four engravings after Peter
  Four engravings after Peter Paillou, from Thomas Pennant , The British Zoology, London, 1766: The Coot, The Female Honey Buzzard, The Green Plover, The Lapwing, chipping at edge, Ptarmigan, ink inscription in plate, tears, engraved by Peter Mazell after Peter Paillou, British, 1757-1831, hand-colored engravings on laid paper, unframed, approximately 14-1/2 x 20-3/4 in. All with inscriptions verso detailing exhibition history, paper tape verso edges, handling grime, toning. Walter C. Barnwell Collection (two with labels verso)
• Two Doughty bird figurines: male
  Two Doughty bird figurines: male and female lazuli buntings with choke cherry, both with black printed mark with Doughty signature, each 11 in.
• YELLOWLEGS SHOREBIRDA Yellowlegs
  YELLOWLEGS SHOREBIRDA Yellowlegs decoy in grey/white paint with black wing outline. Beak replaced, mounted on a contemporary stand. Early 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Appelant Chevalier en peinture grise/blanche et contour d'aile noir. Bec remplacé, base contemporaine. Début 20e siècle. Collection Allio.
• ST CLAIR MIDGETT (NC, 1894-1965)
  ST CLAIR MIDGETT (NC, 1894-1965) PUBLISHED HEN BLUEBILL Rodanthe, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, published on page 343 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.
• YELLOWLEGS DECOYBy William Gibian
  YELLOWLEGS DECOYBy William Gibian of Onancock Virginia. In preening form with carved wings and glass eyes. Carved on underside Gibian''.''
• BILL WESLING (20TH C. FLORIDA) Barn
  BILL WESLING (20TH C. FLORIDA) Barn Owls, photolithograph, signed in print and dated 1986, pencil signed and titled "The Breadwinner, 2/28/86", numbered 6/500 within embossed seal lower left, in walnut frame with burlap mat, glazed, OS: 28" x 33", SS: 19 1/2" x 25". Good condition.
• BILBOW. BIRDS AMONG THISTLES, OIL
  BILBOW. BIRDS AMONG THISTLES, OIL Oil on canvas, signed lr, 10 x 8 in., framed.
• Blue Bill hen decoy with glass
  Blue Bill hen decoy with glass eyes, 8"h x 13"l
• Two Boehm bird figurines: lesser
  Two Boehm bird figurines: lesser prairie chickens, male, 10-1/4 in., [two chips on tale]; female, 10-1/2 in., both with black printed mark with tassels and black horse head.
• ONTARIO BLUEBILL HENA Bluebill
  ONTARIO BLUEBILL HENA Bluebill hen decoy with turned head and lightly carved wings, glass eyes, good paint. Ontario, mid 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Appelant fuligule femelle, tête tournée, ailes légèrement sculptées, yeux en verre, belle peinture. Ont., milieu 20e siècle. Collection Allio.
• YELLOWLEGS DECOYWith iron bill tack
  YELLOWLEGS DECOYWith iron bill tack eyes and carved wings.
• BILLFOLDS - 2 one is alligator
  BILLFOLDS - 2 one is alligator the other is ostrich & monogrammed.
• COMPOSED PAIR OF MIDWEST
  COMPOSED PAIR OF MIDWEST BLUEBILLS Circa1940, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, Hen branded "HY" DAHLKA
• Two Boehm porcelain bird figurin
  Two Boehm porcelain bird figurin
• Bill Keating (20th century) Three
  Bill Keating (20th century) Three Birds 1974 aluminum 16 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches.
• BLUEBILL HEN DECORATIVE DECOY
  BLUEBILL HEN DECORATIVE DECOY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 13”.BLUEBILL HEN DECORATIVE DECOY, 20th Century, Signed "Dan Cobb". Dimensions: Length 13".
• 2 CAST IRON FIGURAL PENNY
  2 CAST IRON FIGURAL PENNY BANKSca. 1906-1915; both attributed to A.C. Williams Co. with original bronze/brass and red painted accents: model #5848 "Billiken" seated comical figure created by Florence Pretz in 1909 with pointed hair, big belly and oversized feet, marked on reverse, patent no. 39803 and "Good Luck", 4 1/4"h; model #5448 ball player toy bank with standing baseball player in red painted cap holding bat, 5 3/4"h; Condition: both retain most of original surfaces, 85-95% original surface
• Bill Buggel (South Carolina b.1939)
  Bill Buggel (South Carolina b.1939) SMALL GREY SQUARE OVER CITY clay and cray-pas on poly-paper framed H24'' W18'' Provenance: Deaccessioned from a South Carolina museum to benefit the acquisitions fund.
• A Copenhagen B&G model of a girl
  A Copenhagen B&G model of a girl with flowers and a model of a boy with conical hat and bird mask.
• Monumental Michel Bayne stoneware
  Monumental Michel Bayne stoneware face jug South Carolina rich alkaline glaze exhibiting lizard handles above exaggerated facial features inscription on verso reading ''Bobby Peter Lenzos Yardman.'' H20'' W16'' Provenance: Collection of a Southern gentleman. Good condition.
• BARNACLE BILL BARREL WALKER Chein
  BARNACLE BILL BARREL WALKER Chein litho wind up toy similar to Popeye example working. 7'' h. (Pristine Cond.)
• Boehm bird figurine, lapwing with
  Boehm bird figurine, lapwing with dandelions, V shaped black printed Boehm mark, "Boehm" in script, 17 in. Lacking one leaf.
• * Lilian Thomas Burwell (American
  * Lilian Thomas Burwell (American b. 1927) Cotinga acrylic on canvas over shaped wood 21 inches.
• Carolyn Blish offset lithograph
  Carolyn Blish offset lithograph ''The Lesson'' geese with young pencil signed #26 of 56 publisher's print image area 16'' x 20''.
• DON BALKE (B. 1933) "SANDERLING"Don
  DON BALKE (B. 1933) "SANDERLING"Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Sanderling" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood commemorative cover for Balke's Shorebirds of the 50 States, cancelled December 14, 1986. Sanderlings are found dashing towards the receding waves of almost every beach in the world. Sanderlings dart to snatch tiny mollusks and shrimp in the wet sand with their short pointy bill before their prey can burrow. Then, awaiting the next wave, Sanderlings retreat and stand poised to begin feeding again. As Sanderlings slowly expand their range inland, groups of hundreds of birds can be seen on the freshwater beaches of larger lakes. Sanderlings are normally only seen wearing the gray-white brown-speckled winter plumes which blend well into the sandy background of the beach. But by winter's end, when the Sandelings begin to migrate toward their Arctic breeding grounds, they acquire a deep rust-red coat. Males begin courting with a curious snarling call. They then scrape several depressions above the receding snowline for nesting. Females select one of these hollows and line the nest with dry moss, lichen and grass. After the eggs are laid, the male Sanderling begins incubation, while the female may lay a second clutch of eggs and incubate them herself. When the eggs hatch, the parent leads the young away from the nest sometime during the first day. At the end of two weeks, the young Sanderlings fly well and are completely self-sufficient. Sanderlings flock together again in later summer and traveling hundreds of miles each night, they scatter across the beaches of the world. Image Size: 10.5 x 12.25 in. Overall Size: 19.25 x 20.75 in. Unframed. (B10631) Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.