A few examples of appraisal values for
BLUE HERON

• (AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after) The
  (AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after) The Great Blue Heron [Plate CCXI no. 43] from The Birds of America engraving with etching aquatint and hand-coloring a working proof aside from the published edition before the engraved lettering and plate and issue numbers printed on the reverse of an uncolored impression of the Rusty Grackle Plate VLCII no. 32 on J. Whatman paper watermark 1834. Full sheet with several repairs in the edges and a small filled hole in the blank area lower right. The proof shows different coloring from the final palette specifically in the body which is more blue than grey the feathers which are highlighted in green and the thigh and bend of the wing is russet rather than orange. Framed and matted. 39 x 26 1/2 inches.
• John James Audubon (American
  John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Blue Heron" Plate 307 from Birds of America Amsterdam Edition sheet 26 1/2 in. x 39 1/2 in. attractively matted and framed.
• MINIATURE GREAT BLUE HERONBy
  MINIATURE GREAT BLUE HERONBy Peter Peltz of East Sandwich Massachusetts. Signed and dated 1982'' on base.''
• SALDARRIAGA Maria (American 20th
  SALDARRIAGA Maria (American 20th C): Great Blue Heron Painting on Porcelain sight size 15 1/2'' x 11 1/2'' signed lower right dated '04 fine contemporary frame 23 1/2'' x 19 3/4''.
• GREAT BLUE HERON WITH RAISED
  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
• SCOTT HOWARD. BLUE HERON,
  SCOTT HOWARD. BLUE HERON, WATERCOLOR Watercolor on paper, signed lr, 34 x 19 in., framed.
• After John James Audubon (American,
  After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) "Great Blue Heron", limited edition print, published by the Old Mission Gallery, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, numbered lower left "969/2000", with "Old Mission Gallery" embossed seal lower left, sight 24" x 17". Glazed, handsomely matted and framed.
• BEN HOUSTIE (B.1960), Heiltsuk
  BEN HOUSTIE (B.1960), Heiltsuk GREAT BLUE HERON, 2017 signed and dated; unframed 30 x 22 in — 76.2 x 55.9 cm
• FINE LIFE-SIZE GREAT BLUE HERON
  FINE LIFE-SIZE GREAT BLUE HERON DECOYBy William Gibian of Onancock Virginia. With carved bill and glass eyes. Hollow-carved. Signed on underside Gibian''. Mounted on a large driftwood base.''
• AMERICAN CARVED WOOD BLUE HERON.
  AMERICAN CARVED WOOD BLUE HERON. Early 20th century. Simple carved body with separate root type neck and head. Body has original blue paint. Wear and age splits. 34.5"h. 29"l. including later base.
• John James Audubon (American
  John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Purple Heron" Plate CCLVI #256 from Birds of America hand-colored aquatint engraving Havell edition sheet size 25 1/4 in. x 37 1/4 in. attractively float mounted and framed.
• MINIATURE GREAT BLUE HERONRuss P.
  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
• 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.
• A Boehm Porcelain Figure
  A Boehm Porcelain Figure depicting a blue heron chick raised on a naturalistic base. Height 6 1/8 inches.
• THREE BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURES
  THREE BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURES three Blue Herons 26.25 34 and 47 inch heights.
• CARVED GREAT BLUE HERON SCULPTURE
  CARVED GREAT BLUE HERON SCULPTURE CARVED BY JOHNA Kouchinsky (1979). Approx 22" high x 25" long.
• LARGE STANDING BLUE HERON PAPIER
  LARGE STANDING BLUE HERON PAPIER MACHE SCULPTURE Large American papier mache and wooden sculpture of a shore bird, 1991, modeled as a standing great white blue heron, the whole resting on a piece of drift wood, tag reading in part 'Whimsical Wildlife Show' and "1991", illegibly signed to underside of tail. Approximate dimensions: h. 38", w. 20", d. 10".
• HANCOCK, Frances, (American, b.
  HANCOCK, Frances, (American, b. 1934): Portrait of Two Great Blue Herons in a Natural Environment, Gouache, 32'' x 22'', signed lower right, fine custom framing and matting, 41'' x 31''.
• AMERICAN CARVED GREAT BLUE HERON.
  AMERICAN CARVED GREAT BLUE HERON. Late 19th-early 20th century, pine. Life size bird with well done carved detail and cast iron legs and feet. Laminated construction with some pegs and thin white wash. Age splits, mainly near legs, and minor separation. 54.5"h. 45"l. including base. Made by the same hand as lot 351.
• WILLIAM TURNER BRONZE, GREAT BLUE
  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
• 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"
• AMERICAN CARVED GREAT BLUE HERON.
  AMERICAN CARVED GREAT BLUE HERON. Late 19th-early 20th century, pine. Life size bird in feeding position with well done carved detail and cast iron legs and feet. Laminated construction with some pegs and thin white wash. Age splits and seam separation along body, some tail feathers have loss (two pieces included). mainly near legs. 38"h. 40"l. including base. Made by the same hand as lot 350.
• WILLIAM H. TURNER (1953- ), BLUE
  WILLIAM H. TURNER (1953- ), BLUE HERON Title: William H. Turner (1953- ), Blue Heron Medium: bronze, 25/25 Dimensions: 28 1/2 x 23 x 16 Framed dimension: 30 1/2 x 23 x 18
• M.P. ELLIOTT (AMERICA, 20TH
  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".
• HERON, TOM SUOMALAINEN (NC, B.1939)
  HERON, TOM SUOMALAINEN (NC, B.1939) Standing bird, stoneware glazed in appropriate tints of greens and blues, signed on the underside.
• JOHN COSTIN "GREAT BLUE HERON"
  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.
• AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON
  AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851), LITTLE BLUE HERON AND PURPLE HERON, TWO REPRODUCTION COLOR PRINTS, FRAME OF EACH: 25 1/4 X 32 1/2 IN. (64.1 X 82.6 CM.)After John James Audubon (American 1785-1851), Little Blue Heron and Purple Heron, Two Reproduction Color Prints,, Dimensions: Frame of Each: 25 1/4 x 32 1/2 in. (64.1 x 82.6 cm.)
• Common Heron by John Prideaux Selby
  Common Heron by John Prideaux Selby Selby John Prideaux (English 1788-1867).  Circa 1833 Hand-colored lithograph inscribed on plate PLATE II. u.r. COMMON HERON near center signed and dated on plate l.l.; 22 x 15.75 in. (sight) From Illustrations of British Ornithology Selby's important publication which was the first British natural history publication to illustrate birds in their natural size.  Selby studied with Audubon in 1826 in Edinburgh Scotland.  Condition: Minor creasing of paper along left margin.  Slight discoloration of paper near margins.
• GREAT BLUE HERON WITH TURNED
  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
• Ott Jones (20th c., American)
  Ott Jones (20th c., American) sculpture of a bronze blue heron on a marble base titled "Blue Heron" 1993, numbered 8 of 29, with catalogue. 16.5"h x 8"w x 4"d / approx. 15 lbs. Condition: Good condition.
• Cybis white heron, marked on side
  Cybis white heron, marked on side "Cybis No. 105", base with felt padding, 17 in.
• PAIR ROYAL HICKMAN POTTERY BLUE
  PAIR ROYAL HICKMAN POTTERY BLUE HERONSPair Royal Hickman blue herons, both with original paper labels measuring 7" and 9" in height. No cracks or repairs. Shorter bird has crazing throughout. Both have no cracks, chips or repairs. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, operated his own pottery business out of Tampa. This piece is from the personal collection of renowned Florida collector Alfred R. Frankel, MD and author of the book “Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise†being “The Collector’s Guide to History, Makers and Marks, 1859-1966.†Pair are shown on page 154. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• Folk art carved pine blue heron
  Folk art carved pine blue heron late 19th c. mounted on a cherry base of a later date. 30"h.x34"w.
• ANONYMOUS BLUE HERON, MANSON
  ANONYMOUS BLUE HERON, MANSON MEEKINS RIG Avon, North Carolina, circa 1970, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, painted M.M brand, mounted on cut log base including four vintage photos on Manson Meekins in action.
• OVERSIZED BLUE-WINGED TEAL
  OVERSIZED BLUE-WINGED TEAL DECOYPossibly from Canada. Original paint and glass eyes.