A few examples of appraisal values for
PINTAIL PAIR

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• FIVE MINIATURE SOUTHERN
  FIVE MINIATURE SOUTHERN WATERFOWLReggie Birch (b. 1953) Chincoteague, VA, c. 2010 reaching pintail is 7 1/2 in. long Two pintail drakes, one pintail pair, and a wood duck drake. All but the smaller humpback pintail exhibit the maker's incised signature on the bottoms. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
• MINIATURE SLEEPING PINTAIL PAIREd
  MINIATURE SLEEPING PINTAIL PAIREd Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA, 1990 5 in. long Both of these sleeping pintails bear the maker's signature and date on the underside. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the maker Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 291, related carving illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 423, related carving illustrated.
• SLEEPING PINTAIL PAIREd Snyder
  SLEEPING PINTAIL PAIREd Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA, c. 1970 16 in. long This hollow pair has fine painted feather detail and the maker's signature on the inlayed bottom boards. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the maker Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 291, related carvings illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 420, related carvings illustrated.
• PINTAIL PAIRJohn B. Winter
  PINTAIL PAIRJohn B. Winter (1905-1981) Burlingame, CA, c. 1945 16 in. long Winter made waterfowl decoys for his hunting in the Sacramento Valley. Balsa-bodied decoys, such as this pair, were carved from decommissioned military life rafts. His carvings are sometimes attributed to the Cleveland Wrecking Company; however, that was just his place of employment as the office manager. Original paint with light 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. 191, rigmates illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 376, related decoys illustrated.
• PINTAIL PAIRWright Decoy Company
  PINTAIL PAIRWright Decoy Company Berkeley, CA, c. 1935 15 in. long Linley A. Wright (1889-1946) was a machinist who ran a decoy manufacturing company from his home. The decoys were made using five pieces of redwood and were finished with energetic scratch feather painting. This published pair bears the Wright Company stamp on the undersides. Original paint with even 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. 262, closely related carvings illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 330, exact pair illustrated.
• PINTAIL PAIR"Fresh Air Dick" Janson
  PINTAIL PAIR"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma, CA, c. 1930 17 in. long Recognized as one of California’s greatest decoy carvers, Janson was also a commercial fisherman, a ship carpenter, and a professional hunter. Janson set the standard for California decoys over a forty-year career. He got his nickname, "Fresh Air," because he preferred to sleep on deck regardless of the weather while working on the “Star of Iceland,” a three-masted salmon fishing vessel. The hen has a "AM" stamp on the bottom. Original paint, working touch-up mostly to white, and gunning wear. Hen has a neck crack. Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 148, related carvings illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 107, related carvings illustrated.