A few examples of appraisal values for
MERGANSER

• CARVED AND PAINTED MERGANSER DUCK
  CARVED AND PAINTED MERGANSER DUCK DECOYCarved and painted merganser duck decoy, early to mid 20th c., 18 1/2" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Old working repaint.
• FIVE CARVED AND PAINTED
  FIVE CARVED AND PAINTED DECOYSFive carved and painted decoys, to include a Herbert Randall, Seabrook, New Hampshire shorebird decoy, 9 1/4" l., a contemporary shorebird, a bluebill initialed M.R.S. , a canvasback, and a merganser. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Canvasback - old working repaint
• MERGANSER DUCK DECOYS, SIGNED AND
  MERGANSER DUCK DECOYS, SIGNED AND DATED 1976William H. Cranmer, Beach Haven, New Jersey, pair of carved and painted merganser duck decoys, signed and dated 1976, 14 3/4" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• THREE CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK
  THREE CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSThree carved and painted duck decoys, mid to late 20th c., to include a merganser inscribed Lloyd J. Tyler Crisfield Md. 1940 , 15" l.; etc. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Hooded merganser - shot damage to one side, sporadic surface wear, old working repaint.
• TWO VINTAGE CONFIDENCE DECOYS, LOON
  TWO VINTAGE CONFIDENCE DECOYS, LOON AND MERGANSER Mid-century, carved and painted wood, the larger of a common loon, retains weight to underside (overall length 15 in.), the smaller a merganser with red head and gray body (14 in.). Both unsigned.
• Wood Carved and Painted Duck Decoys
  Wood Carved and Painted Duck Decoys and Birds to include a pair of oversized carved wood swan head bookends, 11 1/4"H, a Ned Mayne 1987 signed cork bodied mallard, DE artist and duck stamp artist, 17"L, a pair of unsigned shore birds on string, 10 1/2"L along with a K. William Kautz signed 'shadow' decoy of a merganser with fish, 25 1/2"L
• (3) Carved wood duck decoys, c/o
  (3) Carved wood duck decoys, c/o Drake Red-Breasted Merganser by Edward B Berninger July 1982 (14" l x 6" h), Pintail by Edward B Berninger September 1982 (146" l x 6" h), unmarked Canvasback (14" l x 8" h)
• NEW ENGLAND MERGANSER DUCK DECOYNew
  NEW ENGLAND MERGANSER DUCK DECOYNew England carved and painted Merganser duck decoy , probably Maine, with a later painted surface, 17 1/2" l. Provenance: An Ohio Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• FIVE CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK
  FIVE CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSFive carved and painted duck decoys to include a pair Alvin "Gunner" Meekins (Hoopers Island, Maryland), Merganser decoys, mid 20th, 17 1/2" l., a Michigan Canvasback, 15" l., a Baldpate signed C. Murphy , 13" l., and an oversized Black Duck, 21" l. Provenance: An Ohio Collection. NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Meganser - age cracks to body. Drake - minor shot damage to head. Hen - heavy shot damage on one side, small loss to tip of beak. Canvasback - overpainted. Baldpate - filler loss at neck, original paint with some flaking.
• DUCK CARVING BY CHARLES FOURNIERA
  DUCK CARVING BY CHARLES FOURNIERA Merganser carving by listed artist Charles Fournier from St. Anicet, Québec. Signed and dated 81 at base. Measuring, 12 1/2” height x 16” length.
• Two vintage Bruce Strickland carved
  Two vintage Bruce Strickland carved and painted wood duck decoys. Black Duck, ca., signed and titled on bottom 5.5”H x 16”L. Merganser, ca. 2001 signed on bottom, 6.5”H x 16.5”L. Condition: good CT Transfer Fee $20
• A red breasted Merganser, signed
  A red breasted Merganser, signed Jim Keefer Woodstock VT 1981, 7"H x 24"L x 6"W - shrinkage cracking through body. A red breasted Merganser Drake, signed Jim Keefer Woodstock VT 1985, 3.5"H x 23"L x 5.5"D - slight beak loss. An unsigned Jim Keefer carved and painted duck decoy, 7.5"H x 24"L x 8.5"W - wear and loss to beak and head feathers. Condition: see descriptions CT Transfer Fee $10
• JOHN JAMES AUDUBON - HOODED
  JOHN JAMES AUDUBON - HOODED MERGANSER(New York, 1785-1851) Hooded Merganser, Plate CCXXXII, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838, Havell edition, hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint with "J. Whatman/Turkey Mill" watermark, sheet 22-7/8 x 27-3/4 in.; black frame, 32-1/8 x 37-1/8 x 1-1/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection Condition: hinged in, good color with very slight fading, minor foxing, slight toning, sheet trimmed, restorations in margins; conservation framing; frame with abrasions
• ALVIN "GUNNER" MEEKINS PREENING RED
  ALVIN "GUNNER" MEEKINS PREENING RED BREASTED MERGANSER ...Hooper's Island, Maryland, mid 20th century, solid body with flat base, bill anchored with nail and ring to mid-back, painted red eye on one side, original leather rigging strap and two links of original chain weight attached, possible early label taped at base, 5-3/4 x 14-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. Provenance: New England Auctions, February 15, 2022, lot 154, $425 Condition: probable retouch to white wing bars, separation at base of neck as made, minor age crack at back, chip at tip of crest with loss, shot strikes to one side, rubbing wear at tail tip, paint loss at tail and flanks
• A LARGE COLLECTION OF FEDERAL
  A LARGE COLLECTION OF FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINTSThirty pencil signed Federal Duck Stamp prints with stamps include:1. 1955-1956, Blue Geese, Stanley Stearns (1926-2013), second edition 16/100. The stamp is also signed by the artist.2. 1962-1963, Pintails, Edward A. Morris (1917-2009)3. 1965-1966, Canvasbacks, Ron Jenkins (1932- )4. 1967-1968, Oldsquaw Ducks, Leslie C. Kouba (1917-1998)5. 1971-1972, Cinnamon Teal, Maynard Reece (1920-2020), 1st edition. The stamp is also signed by the artist.6. 1972-1973, Emperor Geese, Arthur M. Cook (1931-1993). The stamp is also signed by the artist.7. 1974-1975, Wood Ducks, David A. Maass (1929- ). The stamp is also signed by the artist.8. 1980-1981, Mallards, Richard W. Plasschaert (1941- ), edition 195/12950.9. 1981-1982, Ruddy Ducks, John S. Wilson (1939-2011), edition 211/16000. The stamp is also signed by the artist.10. 1982-1983, Canvasbacks, David A. Maass (1929- ), edition 89/22250.11. 1984-1985, Wigeon, William C. Morris (1945- ), edition 5587/20400. The stamp is also signed by the artist.12. 1985-1986, Drake Cinnamon Teal, Gerald Mobley (1938- ), edition 5587/18200. The stamp is also signed by the artist.13. 1986-1987, Drake Fulvous Whistling Duck, Burton E. Moore, Jr. (1935-2016), edition 5587/16310. The stamp is also signed by the artist.14. 1988-1989, Snowgoose, Daniel Smith (1954-), edition 5587/22000.15. 1989-1990, Lesser Scaup, Neal Anderson (1948- ), edition 5587/20000.16. 1990-1991, Black Bellied Whistling Ducks, James Hautman (1964- ), edition 5587/14500.17. 1991-1992, King Eiders, Nancy Howe (1950- ), edition 5587/10350.18. 1992-1993, Spectacled Eider, Joseph Hautman (1956- ), edition 5587/10500.19. 1993-1994, Canvasbacks, Bruce Miller (1952- ), edition 5587/14950.20. 1996-1997, Surf Scoters, Wilhelm Goebel (1960- ), edition 5587/17500. The stamp is also signed by the artist.21. 1998-1999, Barrow's Goldeneye, Robert Steiner (1949- ), edition 5587/12500. The stamp is also signed by the artist.22. 1999-2000, Greater Scaups, James Hautman (1964- ), 5587/12500. The stamp is also signed by the artist.23. 2000-2001, Mottled Duck, Adam Grimm (1978- ), edition 5587/12500. The stamp is also signed by the artist.24. 2001-2002, Northern Pintail, Robert Hautman (1959- ), edition 5587/12500. The stamp is also signed by the artist.25. 2002-2003, Drake Black Scoter, Joseph Hautman (1956- ), edition 5587/10500, the stamp is also signed by the artist.26. 2004-2005, Redheads, Scot Storm (1962- ), edition 5587/10500, no frame. The stamp is also signed by the artist.27. 2005-2006, drake hooded mergansers, Mark Anderson (1958- ), edition 5587/10500, no frame. The stamp is also signed by the artist.28. 2006-2007, Ross' Goose, Sherrie Russell Meline (1950- ), edition 5587/10500, no frame. Includes two stamps, one is signed by the artist.29. 2007-2008, Ring Neck Duck, Richard Clifton (1961- ), edition 5587/10500, no frame. The stamp is also signed by the artist.30. 2008-2009, Northern Pintails, Joseph Hautman (1956- ), edition 5587/10500, no frame. The stamp is also signed by the artist.Plus a Chesapeake Bay Conservation stamp and print, 1987, Eastern Shore Goldeneyes, David A. Maass (1929- ), edition 908/1200.Sizes range from 12.5 x 14.5 to 18 x 16.5 inches.Apparently the condition is very good, clean and intact throughout with no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. None of these has been examined outside the frame.
• GARY STOLLER, RED-BREAST
  GARY STOLLER, RED-BREAST MERGANSER HEN DECOYCarved wood Red-Breast Merganser Hen painted duck decoy, 1990, incised with the maker's name, date, and inscription to underside: Gary Stoller (Gloversville, New York, 20th c.), with the head carved facing upwards and to the right, approx 6.5"h, 17"l, 7"d, 1.0lbs
• (2) BOB BROWN, HOODED MERGANSER
  (2) BOB BROWN, HOODED MERGANSER DUCK DECOYS(lot of 2) Carved wood Hooded Merganser painted duck decoys, each with artist's name to underside: Bob Brown (New Jersey, d. 2005), each having fanned feathers to the head, retaining weights and thongs, largest approx 6.5"h, 4.5"w, 12.25"d; 2.5lbs
• KEN SCHEELER (D.2015), RED-BREAST
  KEN SCHEELER (D.2015), RED-BREAST MERGANSER DECOYCarved wood Red-Breast Merganser Drake painted duck decoy, 1988, signed and dated to underside: Ken Scheeler (North Vineland, New Jersey, 1927-2015), the head turned to the left, approx 6.25"h, 15.25"l, 6.5"w, 1.25lbs
• PAIR OF JIM KIEFER MERGANSER
  PAIR OF JIM KIEFER MERGANSER DISPLAY DECOYS Drake & Hen, carved and painted wood, each signed and marked "Hooded Merganser, a hollow handcrafted decoy by Jim Kiefer, Union, Maine, 2008, 29/50" and branded "JK". 14" long.
• PR CARVED MERGANSER DECOYS Pair
  PR CARVED MERGANSER DECOYS Pair of Vintage Painted Wooden Duck Decoys, with glass eyes, unsigned, 16" and 17 1/2" wide.
• RED-BREASTED MERGANSER BY JOSEPH
  RED-BREASTED MERGANSER BY JOSEPH LINCOLN An exceptional full bodied red-breasted merganser drake with a fine sharp crest. The paint pattern has a seldom seen full red breast and a slightly different wing patch. Overall, a highly desirable example. Unsigned. Identified as "RED BREASTED MERGANSER" in pencil on bottom. 4 1/4" long. Surface original and excellent in all respects
• HOODED MERGANSER BY JOSEPH
  HOODED MERGANSER BY JOSEPH LINCOLN Hooded mergansers are one of the more rare species to find. This drake is a wonderfully sculpted bird with racy form, a razor-edged crest, and elongated bill. The paint pattern is particularly fine and boasts 10 triangular markings on its back, far more than usually seen. Unsigned. Identified as "HOODED" in pencil on bottom. 3 1/2" long. Surface original and excellent in all respects.
• (3) Carved duck decoys, c/o
  (3) Carved duck decoys, c/o Merganser signed "WEK 82" (18-1/2" l), primitive signed "W Holtje" (14-3/8" l), miniature signed "Miles Hancock Chincoteague VA" (6-1/4" l)
• PAIR OF A.J. KING MINIATURE
  PAIR OF A.J. KING MINIATURE MERGANSERS NORTH SCITUATE, RHODE ISLAND, 1881-1963 HEIGHT 2.75". LENGTH 4".PAIR OF A.J. KING MINIATURE MERGANSERS, North Scituate, Rhode Island, 1881-1963, Mounted together on a driftwood base. Signed on side of base "A.J. King". Dimensions: Height 2.75". Length 4". Provenance: The Collection of Bob & Nancy Skinner.
• MARTY COLLINS RED-BREASTED
  MARTY COLLINS RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY EAST WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, CONTEMPORARY LENGTH 17”.MARTY COLLINS RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY, East Wareham, Massachusetts, Contemporary, Carved "M.Collins" on underside. Dimensions: Length 17".
• LONG ISLAND MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY
  LONG ISLAND MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY NEW YORK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 16.5”.LONG ISLAND MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY, New York, Early 20th Century, Maker unknown. Original paint with wear. Dimensions: Length 16.5".
• Six limited edition signed and
  Six limited edition signed and mostly numbered duck prints, some with Federal stamps by: Arthur Cook, Emperor Geese 1972, 631/950; Albert Gilbert, Hooded Merganser, 3846/5800; 3) Martin R. Murk 1976, Ross Geese 4375/5800; Alderson Magee 1976, 739/3600; Richard Plasschert 1980, Mallards 2293/12950; David Maass 1974, Wood Ducks; two by Maynard Reece; and one by Ken Michaelson. All unframed. 7" x 9" Condition: Some loose in matting.
• (12) Porcelain bird collector
  (12) Porcelain bird collector plates, c/o (4) Boehm with original boxes (Wood Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, Canada Geese, Ross' Geese), (8) Gorham by Don Whitlatch (Saw-Whet Owls, Ruffed Grouse, House Wren, Long-Eared Owl, October Cardinals, Bobwhite-Quail, Eastern Bluebirds, American Whitcock)
• WILLIAM T. ROBINSON
  WILLIAM T. ROBINSON (1852-1934)Hanging Merganser signed "W.T. Robinson" lower right oil on canvas, 15 1/4 by 23 in. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Robinson studied painting at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and the Academie Julian in Paris before setting up his art studio in Malden. He exhibited with Childs Gallery in Boston and, in addition to still lives, such as this hanging merganser, painted White Mountain landscapes and other scenes. Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
• HOODED MERGANSER PAIRHarry
  HOODED MERGANSER PAIRHarry Vinuckson Shourds II (1930-2017) Seaville, NJ, 1980 and 1988 14 in. long The undersides bear the maker's inked signature and date. Original paint with light wear and the hen has a cracked bill. Provenance: Robert Shisler Collection, acquired from the maker
• MINIATURE MERGANSER PAIRSteve
  MINIATURE MERGANSER PAIRSteve Weaver (b. 1950) Sandwich, MA, c. 2020 6 in. long A miniature pair signed by the maker on the undersides. Original paint with minimal wear.
• THREE MERGANSERSHooper's Island, MD
  THREE MERGANSERSHooper's Island, MD 16 1/2 in. long A trio of mergansers by, or related to, Alvin "Gunner" Meekins (1883-1960). As found.
• MERGANSER DRAKEA. Bradford
  MERGANSER DRAKEA. Bradford Salmons (1864-1928)(attr.) Stafforville, NJ, c. 1890 16 1/2 in. long Old paint with minor darkening to wear, gunning wear, and cracks and restoration to neck.
• RED-BREASTED MERGANSERGilbert
  RED-BREASTED MERGANSERGilbert Rafuse (b. 1908) Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada, c. 1980 18 in. long A drake merganser with a leather crest and slight wing carving behind the breast. Rafuse was a carpenter and he began carving decoys in the 1930s. Original paint with light wear. Literature: Dale and Gary Guyette, "Decoys of Maritime Canada," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 55, related example illustrated.
• EXCEPTIONAL MERGANSERFred M.
  EXCEPTIONAL MERGANSERFred M. Nichols (1854-1924) Lynn, MA, c. 1890 17 in. long Ongoing research has identified this decoy and its two rigmates as the work of Massachusetts master carver Fred Nichols. This hollow merganser is among the finest decoys discovered in decades. Like the goose, the red-breasted merganser has been a muse for many of the great known and unknown Atlantic carvers. A thorough review of the finest mergansers confirms that this carving stands on its own as one of the greatest extant, and it is certainly second-to-none among all hollow examples of this species. The sleek body is topped with a serpentine neck on a raised neck seat topped by a highly refined head. The delicate bill is constructed with a hardwood mortise-and-tenon fit and is trimmed with precise mandible carving. Topping the head is a ridged crest running from the crown to the nape with a rasp finish, capturing the texture of the wet, shaggy feathers after a dive. The lightweight hollow body has slight shoulder separation and a thin paddle tail. A thin bottom board completes the underside of the decoy and it appears to have had a wooden keel at one time. The surface is finished with softly blended paint and sharp wing patches. Given its fragile features, the decoy has survived in remarkably good condition. Obvious comparisons have been made to the merganser rig of Captain Samuel A. Fabens, while a deeper review focuses on the grand willet attributed to Fred Nichols. While more fluid and detailed than a Fabens merganser, the form and construction show a common origin with Nichols. Gigi Hopkins reveals that Fabens and Nichols were both guests at the prestigious Ives Camp in Rowley, Massachusetts, which was co-founded in 1853 by none other than Capt. Charles C. Osgood (1820-1886). Original paint with even gunning wear. Neck seam is loose. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gwladys Hopkins, “Massachusetts Masterpieces: The Decoy As Art,” Lincoln, MA, 2016, pp. 76-77, Osgood, Fabens and Nichols discussed. Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, pp. 150-151, lost Fabens merganser illustrated and Massachusetts discussed.
• MERGANSER DRAKEThe Ward Brothers
  MERGANSER DRAKEThe Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1966 15 in. long The underside of the hollow body displays the date and Lem and Steve's signatures. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida