TWO PORTRAYALS OF LOONS, INCLUDING:TWO PORTRAYALS OF LOONS, INCLUDING: ALDERSON MAGEE (AMERICAN, 1929-2016), "COMMON LOON (GAVIA IMMER)" 1974, ETCHING ON BLACK BOARD, DEPICTING A LOON IN STANDING POSITION PROTECTING EGGS SURROUNDED BY HIGH GRASS, SIGNE...Two portrayals of loons, including: Alderson Magee (American, 1929-2016), "Common Loon (Gavia Immer)" 1974, etching on black board, depicting a loon in standing position protecting eggs surrounded by high grass, signed and dated lower right, context about the pieces creation and the artist verso, framed behind glass, in very good condition, ss: 10" h. x 8" w.; "Colymbus Glacialis, Northern Diver", 19th C. lithograph, depicting two loons, one on a rock sticking out of the water in an upright position the other swimming, featured as plate 30 in Cassell's Book of Birds, framed under glass, foxing throughout piece, and typical wear with age, ss: 9 1/2" h. x 6 1/4" w.; neither examined out of frame.
Dan Mitra (American 20th Century)Dan Mitra (American 20th Century) Common Loon hand colored etching pencil signed, numbered 310/350, and titled lower margin. 15 1/2" x 20 1/2" plate.
FOLK ART LOON CARVING. AmericanFOLK ART LOON CARVING. American 20th century hardwood. Life-size carving with original paint and red glass eyes. Leather tab and metal plate on the underside. Impressed on the bottom ''F&S''. 15 1/2''h. 26''l.
Box 5pc Alaskan Inuit MiniatureBox 5pc Alaskan Inuit Miniature Loon Carvings
Loon Decoy marked underside ''WildflowerLoon Decoy marked underside ''Wildflower Decoys Babylon N.Y.'' 20 1/2'' Length.
THREE WILDLIFE PRINTS. Late 20thTHREE WILDLIFE PRINTS. Late 20th century, offset lithographs on paper. Loons after Gene Murray, 21.75"h. 27.75"w., "Rediscovering Wetlands" after Harold Roe. Signed and numbered 173/2800, 24.5"h. 30.5"w. and "Winter Shelter-Bobwhites" after David Maas. Signed and numbered 437/950. 32"h. 38"w. Framed sizes.
GARY M. STARR POLYCHROME BASSWOODGARY M. STARR POLYCHROME BASSWOOD CARVING OF A COMMON L...Gary M. Starr Polychrome Basswood Carving of a Common Loon, circa 1988 , half scale with glass eyes, titled, signed and dated branded with logo
Height 5.5 in. Length 11.75 in. Width 5.25 in.
Condition:
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LOON BY JOSEPH LINCOLN LincolnLOON BY JOSEPH LINCOLN Lincoln loons are the rarest of the rare. This one is slightly oversized and boasts a highly stylized and elaborate paint pattern never before seen on any Lincoln loon. It has a superb, smooth, graceful form: Classic Lincoln. The rarity of this miniature combined with its highly detailed paint pattern and condition make TPAG confident in declaring this the finest and most desirable Lincoln miniature known to exist. Unsigned. Identified as "LOON" in pencil on bottom.
4 3/4" long.
Surface original and mint in all respects
Northwest Coast Carved and PaintedNorthwest Coast Carved and Painted Loon BowlCarved to depict an eagle with painted details. 14.5''Long circa mid 20th century.
OOC - 'Loon' by John Davie MeunchOOC - 'Loon' by John Davie Meunch (ME 1914-1993) signed lr titled and signed on stretcher depicting the single bird crossing glassy water near snowy shore in silvered oak frame with linen liner SS: 15 1/2'' x 21 1/2'' OS: 20 1/4'' x 26 1/4'' fine cond
CONTEMPORARY CARVING OF A LOONCONTEMPORARY CARVING OF A LOON WITH HATCHING YOUNGSigned illegibly on bottom. Overall height 10. Height of loon 9''. Diameter of wooden base 9''.''
Kenojuak Ashevak ????? ???, CC,Kenojuak Ashevak ????? ???, CC, RCA (1927-2013), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) LONG NECKED LOON, 2008 titled, dated and numbered 4/50; artist's name in Roman and syllabics sheet 30 x 41.75 in — 76.2 x 106 cm
Common Heron by John Prideaux SelbyCommon 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.
JO HARRIS WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHEJO HARRIS WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE ON BIRCH BARKJO HARRIS (20/21st century) watercolor and gouache on birch bark, "Common Loon." Unsigned "Harris" lower right. Opening measures 9.5" x 15.5". In a metal frame; 19.25" x 23.25" overall.
Painted loon C.W. Waterfield, VirginiaPainted loon C.W. Waterfield, Virginia Beach, VA dated 2/94; together with a Merganser, both signed.
Loon: 8"h x 17.5"l x 5.5"w
Condition: Minor paint losses.
LOONMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville,LOONMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 2004
23 in. long
A loon decoy with a snuggle head, raised wing tips, and excellent paint. The head has a lightly incised bill and eyes. Incised "M. S. McNair" on the bottom.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
After John James Audubon (AmericanAfter John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Goosander Common Merganser Cohoes Falls State of New York" No. 67 Plate CCCXXXI hand-colored engraving Havell edition from Birds of America the elephant folio paper watermarked "J. Whatman / 1836" sheet 25 1/4 in. x 37 3/4 in. unframed.
FOUR WOOD BIRD DECOYSFOUR WOODFOUR WOOD BIRD DECOYSFOUR WOOD BIRD DECOYS, all four made of wood, one black and white, painted, signed Maine Woods, Maine Audubon Society, "Common Loon," dated 1991; white painted model signed Campbell Classics, "P. Campbell;" two other decoys unpainted, h: 6.5 in. (4)
PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIVE INDIANPACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIVE INDIAN BIRD TOTEM BOWLLarge hand carved British Columbia Indian loon bowl. Bowl has normal wear & scuffs to the surface, two paper labels on bottom. Head of bird is removable. Bowl measures approx. 24" x 9" x 7" tall. See photos for more details on condition. 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.
LOON DECOY BY JIMMY BOWDEN (CHINCOTEAGUE,LOON DECOY BY JIMMY BOWDEN (CHINCOTEAGUE, VA) Hand Carved and Painted Full Size Loon, with glass eyes, branded maker's mark on base, also artist signed in ink and dated 2002, 9 1/2" high, 19 1/2" x 7". Small surface repair at back of neck, otherwise good condition.
INUIT CARVING, UNIDENTIFIED MOTTLEDINUIT CARVING, UNIDENTIFIED MOTTLED GREENISH BLACK FORM OF A LOON GREATEST HEIGHT: 8 X 14 IN. (20.3 X 35.6 CM.)INUIT CARVING, UNIDENTIFIED MOTTLED GREENISH BLACK FORM OF A LOON, "AK" inscribed under tail Dimensions: Greatest height: 8 x 14 in. (20.3 x 35.6 cm.)
Frederick Baker 'Coast Salish Loon'Frederick Baker 'Coast Salish Loon' Cedar Plaque- 11x16''
Pauta Saila (1916-2009), KinngaitPauta Saila (1916-2009), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) STARTLED LOONS, 2004 signed, titled, dated and numbered 50/50; unframed sheet 20 x 24 in — 50.8 x 61 cm
(4) INUIT BIRD SCULPTURES BY LARRY,(4) INUIT BIRD SCULPTURES BY LARRY, FRED AND TED MAYAC Inupiak, King Island, Alaska, carved and painted walrus ivory, signed, dated and identified on underside, including: Common Loon by Larry Mayac, 2-10-09; Horned Puffin by Fred Mayac, 2013; Shovellor by Ted Mayac, Jr. 3-13-12; Red Throated Loon by Larry Mayac, 12-7-13. 3 1/2" to 5" long. Good condition.
Al is the son of Peter Mayac, Larry and Fred are cousins.
Canadian carved stone loon 2.5"h.Canadian carved stone loon 2.5"h. carved stone seal 9.5"l. and a carved wood bird on a wood base 4.5"h.
Joe Kunnuk Inupiaq ScrimshawedJoe Kunnuk Inupiaq Scrimshawed Polar Bear & Loon Sculpture 5''
GROUP OF FIVE AMERICAN CARVED ANDGROUP OF FIVE AMERICAN CARVED AND PAINTED DECOYSsome possibly New Jersey, early 20th century, unsigned, of varying size and form, including: Rob Dailey black-bellied plover on stand; loon on stand; yellowlegs; Canada goose; largest 19 x 23 in.; large British or Continental stork, 46 in.
Provenance: Bequest of Anne Steele Marsh; Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps; goose with some chips and losses at edges and bill; stork with old crackled paint surface, some cracks and separations at bill
Native American buffalo horn ladleNative American buffalo horn ladle possibly Lakota with a loon handle 11 1/4". ?
Samwillie Iqaluq ???? (b. 1925),Samwillie Iqaluq ???? (b. 1925), Sanikiluaq (Belcher Islands) LOON, 1986 LOON, 1986
John James Audubon (American 1785-1851)John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Common Cormorant" Plate 266 hand-colored engraving with aquatint from Birds of America Havell edition "J. Whatman/1835" watermark sheet 25 1/2 in. x 37 3/4 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
(2) BIRD SCULPTURES - 'Loon #1'(2) BIRD SCULPTURES - 'Loon #1' by Jozef Reibesteyn in carved and painted wood mounted on stone PLUS 'Birds Nesting' by Samwillie Iqaluq a Canadian Inuk artist from Sanikiluaq NWT carved in soapstone dated May 83 on tag all figures are roughly 7 1/
John Gould (English 1804-1884)John Gould (English 1804-1884) "De Laland's Plover-Crest" "Green-fronted Lance-Bill" "Adolph's Hermit" and "Mauge's Hummingbird" four hand-colored lithographs from A Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Hummingbirds London 1849-1861 sheets 21 1/4 in. x 15 in. attractively float mounted and framed.
UNUSUAL AMERICAN HOODED MERGANSERUNUSUAL AMERICAN HOODED MERGANSER DECOY. Possibly Maine, late 19th-early 20th century. Canvas sewn on frame and turned carved wooden head with glass eyes. Graphic original polychrome paint. Some wear, mainly to paint on head, 1" slit on back. 10.5"h. 22"l. By the same maker as lot 101. A similar decoy sold at Sotheby's in 2006.
CARVED LOON BY DAVE FRIER. Macomb,CARVED LOON BY DAVE FRIER. Macomb, Illinois, 4th quarter 20th century. Signed. Original detailed paint and glass eyes. Minor wear on bill. 21.5"l.
GROUP OF FOUR CARVED AND PAINTEDGROUP OF FOUR CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYS. Two duck decoys one contemporary loon decoy and one contemporary goose decoy. Each having painted decoration. Duck decoy #1 12'' l.; Duck decoy #2 13'' l. Duck decoy #3 (Loon) 23'' l. Goose decoy #4 28'' l. Loon decoy has some soiling and surface wear. Duck decoy #1 (12'' l.) has surface wear paint loss a chip in its tail and some separation between the head and neck. Duck decoy #2 (13'' l.) has surface wear and paint loss. Some separation between the head and neck. Goose decoy has surface wear and a line of paint loss where the head meets the neck.
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, (1935-2010),KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, (1935-2010), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) THE LOON PAINTS THE RAVEN, 1985 signed, titled, dated, numbered, 42/50 sight 22.4 x 30.3 in — 57 x 77 cm