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CANVASBACK DRAKE

• CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOYBy Ken
  CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOYBy Ken Anger of Dunnville Ontario Canada. Good original paint showing average wear.
• CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOYBy Bud Bishop
  CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOYBy Bud Bishop of the Finger Lakes region of New York. Glass eyes. Original paint with in-use wear.
• Stanley Evans Canvasback Drake
  Stanley Evans Canvasback Drake Decoy Ch
• CANVASBACK DRAKEJames A. "Jim"
  CANVASBACK DRAKEJames A. "Jim" Currier (1886-1969) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1960 16 1/2 in. long Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
• CANVASBACK DRAKECharles Nelson
  CANVASBACK DRAKECharles Nelson Barnard (1876-1958) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1910 15 1/4 in. long Repaint with gunning wear.
• CANVASBACKThomas Schroeder
  CANVASBACKThomas Schroeder (1886-1976) Detroit, MI, c. 1950 17 in. long An oversized drake with a hollowed-out underside. Signatures on the side and bottom have been sealed over. Old Schroeder paint with moderate gunning wear, including an age line on left side.
• CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOYBy Bud Bishop
  CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOYBy Bud Bishop of the Finger Lakes region of New York. Glass eyes. Original paint with in-use wear. Rig mate to previous lot.
• A DRAKE AND HEN CANVASBACK DECOY
  A DRAKE AND HEN CANVASBACK DECOY 20th century, carved wood with distressed and painted surface, drake with glass eyes and weighted underside (Length 16 1/4 in.), the other likely a hen (14 3/4 in.), both unsigned.
• CANVASBACK DRAKE BY JOSEPH
  CANVASBACK DRAKE BY JOSEPH LINCOLN A hard to find species, as Lincoln made very few canvasbacks. This particular bird has an oversized body and a highly unusual paint pattern, with exceptionally fine detail to the stipple feathering and a blended underside of the tail. A very desirable example. Unsigned. Identified as "CANVASBACK" in pencil on bottom. 4 1/4" long. Surface original and excellent in all respects.
• CANVASBACK DRAKEDonal C. O'Brien
  CANVASBACK DRAKEDonal C. O'Brien Jr. (1934-2013) New Canaan, CT, c. 1965 17 in. long A hollow drake with the maker and rig brand of Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Original paint with even gunning wear and ding to top of head. Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Rig Private Collection
• Canvasback drake duck decoy by
  Canvasback drake duck decoy by Madison Mitchell. 8"hx14"l.x7"w.
• Pr.Canvas Back Drake Carved &
  Pr.Canvas Back Drake Carved & Painted DecoysBoth from Mt. Clemens Mi with Reghi influence and both with glass eyes and retaining their orginal paint both very well done largest one is 14.75''L circa 20th century.
• CANVASBACK DRAKEJim Titus Sr.
  CANVASBACK DRAKEJim Titus Sr. (1879-1956) Burnside, OR, c. 1930 16 in. long The son of pioneering homesteaders, Jim trapped on the lower Columbia River and was an avid duck hunter. In addition to decoys, Titus also made duck boats. This carving has S-carved wings and the underside is marked with the maker’s signature, an incised “T.” Old working paint with darkening to line-wrap marks and moderate gunning wear. Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 97, related carvings illustrated.
• CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, NEW YORK
  CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, NEW YORK FINGER LAKES REGIONAmerican, early 20th century, large carved and painted wood duck, with glass eyes, 8-1/2 x 17-3/8 in. Condition: loss to paint, scattered cracks and damage to wood
• CANVASBACK DRAKEJoseph Carolus
  CANVASBACK DRAKEJoseph Carolus Roesling (1862-1944) Alameda, CA, c. 1910 15 in. long Born in Wisconsin, Roesling brought his Midwest carving sensibilities to the Bay Area when he moved there in 1906. He carved mostly canvasbacks and pintails and is renowned for the "snake" position of his carved heads. This well-documented carving's head is inletted into the body. Old working paint with moderate gunning wear. Provenance: Richard Radigonda Collection Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the above Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 247, exact decoy illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 298, exact decoy illustrated.
• CANVAS BACK DRAKE DUCK DECOY ANCHOR
  CANVAS BACK DRAKE DUCK DECOY ANCHOR BAYPrimitive painted wooden duck decoy with two glass eyes 16'' l. early 20th century. Private collection Rochester MI.
• UNSIGNED CANVAS BACK DRAKE
  UNSIGNED CANVAS BACK DRAKE FACTORY DECOY.Unsigned Canvas Back Drake Factory Decoy. 16-1/2"l. overall. Very good. Condition: Very good.
• CANVASBACK DRAKE"Dick" Allen
  CANVASBACK DRAKE"Dick" Allen (1891-1971) Vallejo, CA, c. 1925 14 1/2 in. long Allen hunted San Francisco Bay and the Delta for over fifty years, carving decoys for his own use. Under the fine form is a flush-poured weight which ingeniously doubles as a streamlined line tie. This decoy is featured in both West Coast books; the latter of which confirms that the paint is by the original maker. "Classic repaint by Allen..." and light gunning wear and old chip to underside of bill tip. Provenance: Dave Hillendahl Collection Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the above Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 153, exact carving illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 174, exact carving illustrated.
• CANVASBACK DRAKEMason Decoy Factory
  CANVASBACK DRAKEMason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905 15 1/2 in. long An early premier-grade decoy with a pronounced crown, long bill, and strong swirl paint. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, minor chews to bill tip, and age line to right side of neck, and minor darkening to chip at top left corner of bill. Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
• CANVASBACK PAIRJames "Corb" Reed
  CANVASBACK PAIRJames "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1960 drake is 16 in. long The preening hen represents an example of the maker's finest carving efforts and exhibits Reed's inked signature on the underside. The drake bears the maker's stamped "J C Reed" signature. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
• Two Wildfowler decoys: canvasback
  Two Wildfowler decoys: canvasback drake, glass eyes, 7-1/2 x 16 in., original paint with scuffs and wear at top of head, other high spots, scratches and abrasions, normal wear, minor shot wounds ; black duck, head and feathers with fine painted detail, glass eyes, 8 x 16 in., original paint with losses and scuffs to high spots . Estate of the Late Forest Wells, Jr.
• Three drake decoys: wood with trac
  Three drake decoys: wood with trac
• UNSIGNED R. MADISON MITCHELL
  UNSIGNED R. MADISON MITCHELL CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY.Unsigned R. Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake Decoy. (Havre de Grace, MD). Painted in natural colors. 16"l. Condition: : Good with use wear, overpainted. Condition: Condition: : Good with use wear, overpainted.
• Hays Factory Canvasback Drake
  Hays Factory Canvasback Drake Duck DecoyDrake with glass eyes appears to be original paint has nice patina leather loop to bottom Jefferson City Missouri circa 1925 16'' L split to back and paint loss to neck and head.Provenance: From The Estate of The Late James W. Goodrich of Missouri.
• VINTAGE CANVAS BACK DRAKE DUCK
  VINTAGE CANVAS BACK DRAKE DUCK DECOY: Unknown maker and region working decoy. Original paint glass eyes. 6 3/4'' x 15 1/2'' x 7 1/4''.CONDITION: Note paint loss shot mark.
• CANVASBACK HEN DECOYAttributed to
  CANVASBACK HEN DECOYAttributed to Madison Mitchell of Havre de Grace Maryland. Original paint. Cracked neck. Some in-use wear.
• [Decoy] Canvas Back Hen and
  [Decoy] Canvas Back Hen and Canvas Back Drake by MS Animal Trap Company Pascagoula MS. both stamped.
• Chesapeake Bay canvasback decoy,
  Chesapeake Bay canvasback decoy, 14-1/4 in. Old repaint with scuffs and losses, lacking weight.
• Gundlefinger Canvasback Drake
  Gundlefinger Canvasback Drake Duck DecoyDrake with glass eyes Gundlefinger stamp to bottom Jefferson City Missouri circa 1929 15'' L minor nick to tail some wear to back of head with paint loss to chest.Provenance: From The Estate of The Late James W. Goodrich of Missouri.
• CARVED AND PAINTED CANVAS BACK
  CARVED AND PAINTED CANVAS BACK DRAKE DECOYCarved and Painted Wood High Head Canvas Back Drake Decoy. Glass bead eyes. Stamped on bottom "Radford, W.D.", written label R.D. Congdon Collection. 11-1/4"h. x 18-1/2"l. Condition: : Good with some wear and break to neck. Condition: Condition: : Good with some wear and break to neck.
• Pair canvasback duck decoys:
  Pair canvasback duck decoys: cedar bodies with applied glass eyes, 16-1/2 in. Some original paint over gray primer, some repaint, numerous chips, abrasions, shot wounds and scuffs from normal wear, both lacking weights. Dwayne Louenther, Seabewaig, Michigan; Estate of the Late Forest Wells, Jr.
• RARE CANVASBACK DRAKEA. Elmer
  RARE CANVASBACK DRAKEA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1940 15 1/2 in. long As a highly regarded gamekeeper and breeder of waterfowl, Crowell possessed a thorough knowledge of the avian anatomy, which is on full display with this "king of ducks." This decorative decoy by Crowell is exceptional in that the maker rarely gave such special attention to his carved feather groups. The body is fitted with a turned head with rasped feather detail and a long sweeping bill true to the species. In addition to carved primaries and tail feathers, it has slight wing separation down the back and deeply carved scapulars and flanks. This drake was finished with blended and detailed paint from head to tail. The underside is signed in ink "A.E. Crowell, Cape Cod, 1940" and struck twice with his rectangular stamp. Original paint with even wear, tight crack in neck with flake in front, original age line along right side, and early minor spot touch-up to sides and neck. Provenance: A Massachusetts Estate Private Collection, acquired from the above Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, pp. 116 and 151, related decoys illustrated.
• C.A. Drake oil on canvas country
  C.A. Drake oil on canvas country landscape with man and a sailboat, dated "87". 19.25" x 15.5"ss / 25" x 21" oa Condition: Relined, restored, minor losses to frame.
• JAMES DRAKE, HARBOR SCENE, OIL ON
  JAMES DRAKE, HARBOR SCENE, OIL ON CANVAS MOUNTED TO BOARD, FRAME: 26-1/2 X 32 INJames Drake, Harbor Scene, Oil on Canvas Mounted to Board, Frame: 26-1/2 x 32 in
• CANVASBACKRichard "Fresh Air
  CANVASBACKRichard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1940 15 1/2 in. long This canvasback drake bears raised-wing detail, and Janson's signature skeg under the tail. Original paint with even gunning wear and touch-up to a tight age line in neck. Provenance:
• A. ELMER CROWELL CANVASBACK DRAKE
  A. ELMER CROWELL CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY EAST HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS, 1862-1952 LENGTH 18”.A. ELMER CROWELL CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, East Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952, Circa 1920. Glass eyes. Oval brand. Dimensions: Length 18".