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JOHN COWAN (1920-2008), PINTAILS IN
JOHN COWAN (1920-2008), PINTAILS IN ROCKPORT, TX Title: John Cowan (1920-2008), Pintails in Rockport, TX Medium: watercolor on paper Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 29 5/8 Framed dimension: 33 1/4 x 40 1/8 x 1 1/4
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(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)
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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.
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(2) NICK SACCHI, PINTAIL CARVED
(2) NICK SACCHI, PINTAIL CARVED DUCK DECOYS(lot of 2) Carved wood Pintail painted duck decoys, each initialed and inscribed to underside: N.S. (Nick Sacchi, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 20th c.), each with raised wing tips and elongated tails, each retaining weight pads and leather rigs, largest approx 6.5"h, 18"l, 5"d; 2.0lbs total
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ENGLISH SCHOOL: THE FEMALE
ENGLISH SCHOOL: THE FEMALE PINTAILEngraving in black with hand-coloring on laid paper.
12 1/2 x 19 in. (sight), 21 1/4 x 27 3/4 in. (frame).
Condition
With margins. Printed text faded in the lower margin. Staining and scattered foxing. Not examined out of frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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UPRIGHT PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY BY
UPRIGHT PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY BY JERRY ST. CLAIR, ROCKPORT, ME Signed and identified on the underside, dated 2006, having glass eyes, with carved, painted and inked feathers, 12" x 12 1/2" x 5 1/2".
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PINTAIL BY JOSEPH LINCOLN An
PINTAIL BY JOSEPH LINCOLN An incredibly clean and crisp pintail drake. The form on this bird is truly Lincoln with a sharp paint pattern, delicate stippling and fine pinstripe feathering on the back. All combine to make this bird an exemplary example of Lincoln's work. Unsigned. Identified as "PINTAIL" in pencil on bottom.
3 3/4" long.
Surface original and excellent in all respects.
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2 "LEFT HANDED RUSELL HENRY"
2 "LEFT HANDED RUSELL HENRY" PAINTED DUCK DECOYSca. 1987 & 1988; pintail duck decoy carved by Morgan and Bright non-traditional paint decoration by Russell Henry, marked #2, 19"X 5 1/2"X 6 3/4"; 1988 wood duck carved by unknown and bright, non-traditional paint by Russell Henry, 12"x 4 3/4"x 6"; Condition: both good
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CAMERON MCINTYRE PINTAIL DRAKE
CAMERON MCINTYRE PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY VIRGINIA, 1968 LENGTH 20”.CAMERON MCINTYRE PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY, Virginia, 1968, "CTM" carved into underside. Dimensions: Length 20".
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ANTIQUE PINTAIL DUCK DECOY. Ca.
ANTIQUE PINTAIL DUCK DECOY. Ca. 1900 carved and painted duck decoy with pintail, 19”L.
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"ETCHING AND DRYPOINTS BY FRANK
"ETCHING AND DRYPOINTS BY FRANK W. BENSON", VOLUME FOUR 12.5" X 9.25"."ETCHING AND DRYPOINTS BY FRANK W. BENSON", VOLUME FOUR, Compiled and arranged by Adam E.M. Paff. Cambridge, Mass.: Riverside Press, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1929. Edition of 275, of which 255 were for sale. Numbered 123 in ink on the justification page. With the usual signed etching 'Flying Pintail', 1927 (Paff 275). Blue paper-covered boards with black lettering and canvas spine. Dimensions: 12.5" x 9.25".
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PINTAIL DRAKEJ. Eugene
PINTAIL DRAKEJ. Eugene Hendrickson (1899-1971)
Northfield, NJ, c. 1960
16 in. long
A hollow drake with the maker's "JEH" stamp on the underside.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Robert Shisler Collection, acquired from the maker
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STANDARD-GRADE PINTAIL PAIREvans
STANDARD-GRADE PINTAIL PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
17 in. long
The drake bears an Evans ink stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some repaint.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 67, exact hen illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
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MAMMOTH-GRADE PINTAIL PAIREvans
MAMMOTH-GRADE PINTAIL PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
19 in. long
The drake bears an Evans ink stamp and has been struck twice with a "P.G.C." brand.
Mix of original and repaint with heavy gunning wear. Hen has neck chip and screw.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 63, exact pair illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
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OUTSTANDING PINTAIL DRAKERobert
OUTSTANDING PINTAIL DRAKERobert "Bob" White (b. 1939)
Tullytown, PA, 1994
19 in. long
A raised-wing pintail displaying the maker's quail lead weight on the underside of the hollow body.
Original paint with light wear and hairline crack in tail.
Provenance: D. Slipp Collection
Private Collection, New Jersey
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DAVID A. HAGERBAUMER (1921-2014)Two
DAVID A. HAGERBAUMER (1921-2014)Two Watercolors, 1959
each watercolor, 12 1/4 by 16 1/4 in.
Pintails
signed and dated "David Hagerbaumer 1959" lower left
Mallards
signed and dated "David Hagerbaumer 1959" lower right
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
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MINIATURE PINTAIL PAIRA. Elmer
MINIATURE PINTAIL PAIRA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
base is 6 in. long
A special miniature double-mount pintail pair with the maker's inked signature and rectangular stamp on the bottom of the base. Like his full-sized decoratives, the feet of this duo were built with putty, rather than painted like his standard miniatures.
Original paint with light wear.
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PREENING PINTAILThe Ward Brothers
PREENING PINTAILThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1965
16 3/4 in. long
A hollow decorative with raised wings, a cranked head, and extensive carved and painted detail. The underside is signed, tagged, and designated "DeLuxe Grade" by Lem.
Original paint with light wear and areas of craquelure.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Literature: Byron Cheever, "Ward Bros," Spanish Fork, UT, 1966, color pl. 8, related carving illustrated.
Glenn Lawson and Ida Ward Linton, "The Story of Lem Ward," Exton, PA 1984, p.113, related carving illustrated.
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PINTAILThe Ward Brothers Lemuel
PINTAILThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1948
16 1/2 in. long
A classic 1940s Ward pintail with no touch-ups or repairs. The underside of the balsa body displays the date, the makers’ ink stamp, and Lem and Steve's signatures.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear.
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PINTAIL PAIRRichard "Fresh Air
PINTAIL PAIRRichard "Fresh Air Dick"
Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1940
17 1/2 in. long
A pair of classic West Coast decoys with layered primary feathers. The drake is hollow.
Original paint with even wear and minor spot-touch-up to bill tips.
Provenance: Bob Olson Collection
Private Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast," Davis, CA, 1986, cover and pp. 142-152, related decoys illustrated.
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RARE MALLARD PAIRRichard "Fresh Air
RARE MALLARD PAIRRichard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson
(1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1930
16 1/4 in. long
A rare mallard pair by this premier West Coast maker who is predominantly known for his pintail and canvasback. With bold features, raised wing tips, and incised tail feather detail they embody Janson's hallmark look. The male bears a faint owner's marking on the underside.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and the drake has a tight neck crack.
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ROLAND H. CLARK (1874-1957)Black
ROLAND H. CLARK (1874-1957)Black Ducks
signed "Roland Clark" lower right
oil on canvas, 20 by 24 in.
titled on Abercrombie and Fitch label on back
Roland Clark was known as a premier waterfowl painter. He was born in New Rochelle, New York, and studied at the Art Students League in Manhattan. After living in the Tidewater region of Virginia for several years, where he was able to enjoy hunting and other outdoor pursuits, Clark returned to New York City and devoted himself to painting and illustrating full-time.
Beginning in 1937, the Derrydale Press reproduced two of Clark’s watercolors of wildfowl every year in limited edition prints. In addition, he submitted illustrations to “Ducks Unlimited,” a booklet that was published by the More Game Birds in America Foundation. In 1938 one of Clark’s images of pintail ducks was chosen as the fifth Federal Duck Stamp design. Clark’s devotion to and execution of waterfowl subjects places him among the elite depicting the genre.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
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HIGH-HEAD MALLARD PAIRWalter "Tube"
HIGH-HEAD MALLARD PAIRWalter "Tube" Dawson (1882-1955)
Putnam, IL, c. 1920
17 in. long
Dawson learned carpentry from his father and began carving decoys at age seventeen. Over his long career in wood, he proved to be a diverse maker. In addition to these standout high-head models, he made imaginative preeners, a mechanical goose, flying mallards, duck calls, and boats.
Hunting was his passion, and from 1905 until 1918 Dawson took full advantage of the then legal market shooting of the region’s plentiful waterfowl. On Lake Senachwine, he served as a hunting guide to hotel guests.
The distinctive style seen here resulted in his being known as “Tube” among decoy enthusiasts. The high heads, like on the Kankakee pintails, have been attributed to application in tall marsh grasses. These decoy are quite rare with only six believed to have survived.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear, working paint from the waterline down on the drake. Hen has tight neck crack, age line at left crown, and working paint to grey on very bottom. Both have some flaking.
Provenance: Masterworks of the Illinois River Collection
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 108, exact pair illustrated.
Zac Zetterberg, ed., “American Decoy: The Invention,” Peoria, IL, 2020, p. 57, exact pair illustrated.
Alan G. Haid, "Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway," Exton, PA, p. 168, related pair illustrated.
Gene and Linda Kangas, "Decoys: A North American Survey," Spanish Fork, UT, 1983, p. 246, pl. 377, rigmate pair illustrated.
Exhibited: Peoria, Illinois, “American Decoy: The Invention,” Peoria Riverfront Museum, February 9–April 28, 2019.
Salisbury, Maryland, “The Illinois River Meets the Chesapeake,” Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, September 2 - November 13, 2005.
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MINIATURE PINTAIL PAIRBenjamin S.
MINIATURE PINTAIL PAIRBenjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
9 1/2 in. long
The original owner of this pair was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired the birds directly from the maker as gifts. In exchange, Schmidt was able to source the sugar pine used at the foundry for his decoy carvings.
Original paint with light wear and drake's bill is reset with glue residue visible.
Provenance: Private Collection, Detroit, gifted from the maker
Private Collection, by descent from the above
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PINTAIL DRAKECharles Reeves
PINTAIL DRAKECharles Reeves (1877-1941)
Long Point, ON, Canada, c. 1900
17 in. long
A classic Long Point pintail from the Club's distinguished carving family.
Original paint with light gunning war, faint age line on left side, and an original indent to right tip of bill.
Literature: Bernie Gates, "Ontario Decoys II," Kingston, ON, 1986, front and back cover, related teal illustrated.
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PINTAIL DRAKEWilbur R. Corwin
PINTAIL DRAKEWilbur R. Corwin (1852-1914) (attr.)
Bellport, Long Island, NY, c. 1875
19 in. long
An extremely hollow decoy with a slightly turned head.
Working repaint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Way Way Yonder Gunning Club Rig, Babylon, New York
Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Private Collection
Literature: Paul A. Johnsgard, "The Bird Decoy: An American Art Form," Lincoln, NE, 1976, p. 46, rigmate illustrated.
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PINCH-BREAST PINTAIL DRAKEThe
PINCH-BREAST PINTAIL DRAKEThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 1/2 in. long
A rare pinch-breast model pintail from the rig of aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin (1886-1995). Regarding the pinch-breast pintail, Gard and McGrath state, "The design is considered the best in Ward pintails and is valued with that of earlier Ward styles."
Original paint with heavy gunning wear, roughness to head, and an original crack in back.
Provenance: Glenn L. Martin Rig
Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Private Collection
Literature: Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Plano, TX, 1989, pp. 57-63, related examples illustrated.
Ronald Swanson, “The Decoy as Folk Sculpture,” Cranbrook Academy of Art Exhibition Catalog, January 1987, p. 29, fig. 43 (2nd from right), exact decoy illustrated.
Exhibited: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, “The Decoy as Folk Sculpture,” Cranbrook Academy of Art, January 27-February 22, 1987.
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PINTAILMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
PINTAILMark S. McNair (b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, 1990
20 1/2 in. long
An exemplary McNair decoy with a tucked high head and a long hardwood-inlay tail. It is finished with fine scratch comb feather detail and the underside of the hollow body bears an incised “McNair” signature.
Excellent original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
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"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST
"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAILThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 3/4 in. long
“The Ward Brothers made pintails early on in their craft and they were made in a variety of designs and forms… There is no finer work done in decoys than that which is exhibited in the 1932 Pinched Breast Pintails, or the 1936 Classic Pintails.”
— Ronald Gard and Brian McGrath, "Ward Brothers’ Decoys", 1989
The Ward Brothers captured the likeness of species in their carvings as well as any decoy makers in history, and their White Mallard Gun Club rig of pinch-breast pintails are among their pinnacle works.
A rigmate is featured as the cover lot of Session IV of the "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey Jr. of Belford, New Jersey." In the catalog, it was described as "one of the finest and best preserved examples of the Ward Brothers...one of the best Ward decoys ever made." Famed singer Andy Williams excited auction goers with his acquisition of that bird.
Decoys from this rig were hunted on the White Mallard Club’s freshwater marshes of the Butte Sink in California’s Sacramento Valley. In describing the White Mallard birds, Ward authorities Gard and McGrath state, “The design is considered the best in Ward pintails…” and further note that “the pintail was Lem Ward’s favorite bird and he shows this preference in the painting of his pintails.” Indeed, the lively and textured stippling on the sides and back of the drake is as good as seen on any decoy. The authors point out that “These decoys were originally bought from Abercrombie and Fitch,” which helps to explain not only their refinement, but their transcontinental journey as well.
This rare and distinctive style is associated with the 1932 model-year, and is obviously named for an eponymous feature of Steve Ward’s articulated form. This decoy displays all of the qualities that have made this rig the Ward’s most sought after. More subtle details include the S-curve of the sharp ridge running from the tip of the tail to the hump in the back, and the high, turned head finished with a pronounced crown. Along with the O’Brien pinch-breast pintails which set the world record for any Ward lot at auction and the Mackey-Williams pair, this Keegan Collection decoy with its slightly turned head sits at the apex of the Ward portfolio. Marking the rig, the underside bears the White Mallard’s horseshoe-shape weight imprint.
Excellent original paint with even gunning wear, some touch-up to reset neck and to the fastener hole on the back of the head. Minor rub to tip of tail.
Provenance: White Mallard Gun Club, Butte Sink, California
Jim Keegan Collection
Thomas M. Evans Jr. Collection
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Rare American Decoys & Bird Carvings," Hyannis, MA, August 1986, cover and lot 39, Andy Williams rigmate pair illustrated.
Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, Session IV, October 20, 1973, front cover and lot 283, Williams drake rigmate illustrated.
Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "Ward Brothers’ Decoys: A Collector’s Guide," Wolf City, TX, 1989, pp. 57-63, Williams rigmate pair illustrated.
Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 203, Ward brothers discussed.
Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection of Important American Sporting Art and Decoys, Sessions III," Plymouth, MA, July 19, 2018, lot 33, rigmate pair illustrated.
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ONE DOZEN DECOYSIncluded is a
ONE DOZEN DECOYSIncluded is a Crisfield pintail drake, a Crisfield black duck, two New Jersey brant, a New Jersey merganser, a Delaware River black duck, a Wildfowler bufflehead, Wildfowler black duck, a canvasback, a contemporary shorebird, a silhouette shorebird, and an Upper Bay miniature sinkbox canvasback.
As found.
Provenance: The Estate of Ann Dickinson Dale
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PINTAIL DRAKEBenjamin S. Schmidt
PINTAIL DRAKEBenjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968) (attr.)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
15 in. long
The turned-head carving displays incised feather detail and a rasp-finished.
Original paint with even gunning wear, including a hairline crack at top of bill and a tail chip which has been darkened.
Provenance: Estate of A. Michael Prus
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TUCKED-HEAD PINTAILHarold "Pappy"
TUCKED-HEAD PINTAILHarold "Pappy" Kidwell (1895-1982)
Berkeley, CA, c. 1980
21 in. long
A market gunner who hunted in Sonoma County, Pappy then turned to making decoys and selling them to fellow hunters beginning in 1922. The underside of this pintail bears a "K" signature. The cork body is fitted with seven pieces of wood from tip to tail.
Original paint with light wear.
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 206, related carvings illustrated.
Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 282, related decoy illustrated.
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PINTAIL DRAKECrisfield, MD, c. 1930
PINTAIL DRAKECrisfield, MD, c. 1930
19 in. long
Working repaint with moderate gunning wear, including reset bill and neck cracks.
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SIX MINIATURESWilliam S. "Bill"
SIX MINIATURESWilliam S. "Bill" Johnson (1938-2009)
Virginia Beach, VA, c. 2000
curlew is 10 1/2 in. long
Two black ducks, an English-Dawson-style pintail, a Phillips-Rig-style running curlew, a feeding yellowlegs, and a godwit. All bear either the maker's incised or ink signature on the undersides and many are dated.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
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PINTAIL HENKen Harris (1905-1981)
PINTAIL HENKen Harris (1905-1981)
Woodville, NY, c. 1960
14 1/2 in. long
A turned-head carving bearing the marker's branded "Ken Harris Decoys, Woodville, NY." signature on the underside.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
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TURNED-HEAD PINTAIL PAIRReggie
TURNED-HEAD PINTAIL PAIRReggie Birch (b. 1953)
Chincoteague, VA, c. 2015
drake is 17 in. long
A pair of raised-wing pintails in highly animated postures. "R. Birch" is incised on the undersides of both carvings.
Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection