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Pintail drake decoy, attributed
Pintail drake decoy, attributed to Joe Lincoln, 17 in. Scattered areas of retouch, minor surface abrasions.
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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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Pintail duck decoy, slightly turned
Pintail duck decoy, slightly turned head, 18-3/4 in. Old possibly original paint, minor chips to tail, one side with old nail wounds. Private Collection, Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
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PINTAIL DRAKE AND BROADHILL HEN
PINTAIL DRAKE AND BROADHILL HEN DECOYS, TWO PRINTS, FRAME: 25 X 31 INPintail Drake and Broadhill Hen Decoys, Two Prints, Frame: 25 x 31 in
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PINTAIL AND WISCONSIN BLUE BILL
PINTAIL AND WISCONSIN BLUE BILL DECOYS The pintail by Avery Tillet, Kitty Hawk, NC, canvas over wire body, with tacked sides, painted in white, red, and gray, with carved initials AT in the underside (6 x 18 1/2 x 7 in.) (later paint, rusting to tacks, wear to canvas in some areas); the Blue Bill appears unsigned, likely Pratt Company, hollow underside and original paint (15 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.) (scattered nicks, loss to side and bill, some hairlines).
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John P. Cowan
John P. Cowan (American/Tennessee, b. 1920; Active Texas) "Pintails in Flight", watercolor, sight 14" x 20", signed lower center. Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann.
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PINTAIL DRAKE DECOYBy Ira Hudson of
PINTAIL DRAKE DECOYBy Ira Hudson of Chincoteague Virginia. Repainted.
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[Decoy] Pintail Drake by MS
[Decoy] Pintail Drake by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS. stamped.
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PINTAIL DRAKE DECOYBy Lloyd Tyler
PINTAIL DRAKE DECOYBy Lloyd Tyler of Crisfield Maryland. Graceful high-head style with head turned slightly to the left. Slightly oversize. Fine original paint.
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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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David Hagerbaumer (1912-2014,
David Hagerbaumer (1912-2014, CA/IL) framed and matted pencil-signed print titled "Pintails".
15" x 12" ss / 21" x 24" oa
Condition: Wrinkled.
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Duck decoy; California pintail,
Duck decoy; California pintail, hand painted balsa body (?) with canvas head and tail. 15"L. Good condition.
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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
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PINTAIL DRAKE IN NATURAL FINISHBy
PINTAIL DRAKE IN NATURAL FINISHBy Ken Harris of Woodville New York.
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TWENTY MINIATURE WATERFOWLGeorge
TWENTY MINIATURE WATERFOWLGeorge Strunk (b. 1958)
Glendora, NJ, c. 1990
pintail is 10 1/4 in. long
This lot represents an opportunity to own a cohesive set of well-made and finely painted miniatures. The undersides of these hollow little carvings are signed and stamped on the bottoms. Included are pairs of mallard, wood duck, hooded merganser, wigeon, harlequin, canvasback with a preening hen, black duck with a preening hen, and tucked-head pintail. Single species include a green-wing teal, Canada goose, shoveler, and eider.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
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A hand painted contemporary
A hand painted contemporary drypoint etching of duck in water, illegibly signed lower right, A/P lower left, and titled lower center “Pintail”. Plate 6”H x 8.75”W Double matted in frame 14.5”H x 17.5”W Condition: glazing could use cleaning, overall good CT Transfer Fee $10
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1938 Clark Federal duck stamp
1938 Clark Federal duck stamp print, "Northern Pintails", signed lower right "Roland Clark" (Roland Hammer Clark, American, 1877-1957) and inscribed "Duck Stamp Design 1938", drypoint etching, plate 6-7/8 x 11 in.; stained wood frame. Light toning, held with paper corners, remnant of paper tape verso top edge; frame with abrasions.
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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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PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOY, SIGNED
PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOY, SIGNED Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) in plumage. Northern Pintails with elongated central tail feathers.
H: 14 3/4"(37.5 cm)
Condition: In good condition
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PINTAIL PAIRLuigi Andreuccetti
PINTAIL PAIRLuigi Andreuccetti (1898-1978)
Vorden, CA, 1948
17 1/2 in. long
In the "The Great Book of Waterfowl Decoys," the West Coast contributor Gerald Rosenthal introduces Andreuccetti as "the Sacramento stylist." In addition to being credited with minting a distinct style, the Italian-born carver scorned patterns, creating variety within his portfolio. According to “Wildfowl Decoys of California” author Michael Miller, the carver would hunt for pintails in cornfields under a full moon. His favorite hunting locale was Snodgrass Slough, where he hunted for most of his life.
A classic pair of Andreuccetti pintail made with his higher-grade balsa-on-board body construction and his signature textured surface. They have strong feather paint, incised wing detail, and the maker's signature and date on the undersides.
"He was a charming man who carved charming decoys." — Joe Engers, "The Great Book of Waterfowl Decoys"
Original paint with even gunning wear. Drake has spot of working touch-up to left shoulder and hen has scattered spots, mostly to shot holes.
Provenance: Jim Keegan 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, pp. 339 and 349, exact pair illustrated twice (captions do not match birds).
Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, pp. 507-8, related decoys illustrated.
Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, pp. 271-273, maker discussed.
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FRANK WESTON BENSON. "PINTAILS
FRANK WESTON BENSON. "PINTAILS PASSING," DRYPOINT (American, 1862-1951). Drypoint, 1930, signed "Frank W. Benson" ll, inscribed and dated 1941 lc, plate size: 15 x 9 3/4 in., framed.
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DRAKE PINTAIL DECOYIn the style
DRAKE PINTAIL DECOYIn the style of A. Elmer Crowell. In preening form with carved wings carved tail and glass eyes. Signed illegibly on base ? Hanover MA''.''
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Duck decoy of a pintail; signed
Duck decoy of a pintail; signed "Tom Taber." 18"L.
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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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ROLAND CLARK, PAIR SIGNED DUCK
ROLAND CLARK, PAIR SIGNED DUCK PRINTS Roland Clark (American, 1874-1957), "Down Wind, Pintail Drake" and "Sanctuary, Green Wing Teal", 1937 and 1938, lithographs on paper, published by Derrydale Press, each pencil signed and numbered (208/250), 25.5"h x 19.5"w (sight), 27"h x 21"w (frame)
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After Roland Clark (American,
After Roland Clark (American, 1874-1957) Two duck prints: "Sanctuary-Green Wing Teal", edition 102/250; "Down Wind-Pintail Drake", edition 194/250, published by The Derrydale Press, New York, 1937 and 1938, both signed lower right in pencil "Roland Clark" and inscribed, color lithographs on cream paper, 26 x 19-7/8 in.; painted wood frames,
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ROLAND CLARK (AMERICAN, 1874-1957),
ROLAND CLARK (AMERICAN, 1874-1957), PINTAILS Watercolor on paper, signed and dated 1929 at lower left, matted and framed under glass.
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ANTHON J. RUDISILL (B.1934)
ANTHON J. RUDISILL (B.1934) "ARRIVING PINTAILS"Anthony J. Rudisill (American, b.1934) "Arriving Pintails," watercolor and gouache painting on paper, signed. Framed. Size: 18" x 24", 46 x 61 cm (sight).
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Ogden Minton Pleissner American
Ogden Minton Pleissner American 1905-1983 ''Passing Pintails'' etching signed ''Ogden M. Pleissner'' lr 8 x 11 3/4 in. framed Estimate $ 700-1 000 Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
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MINIATURE GOOSE AND
MINIATURE GOOSE AND PINTAILWendell Gilley (1904-1983)
Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1965
pintail is 6 3/4 in. long
A refined pintail and a turned-head goose, both are mounted on wooden bases signed by the maker on the topsides.
Original paint with light wear and restoration to goose's tail chips.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
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Leland D. Schaperkotter Oil ''The
Leland D. Schaperkotter Oil ''The Alert Pintail'' Columbia Mo artist label on back from Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.
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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
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PINTAIL"Fresh Air Dick" Janson
PINTAIL"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951)
Sonoma, CA, c. 1915
18 in. long
A classic early Janson decoy with raised wing tips and a flat bottom. This decoy may have been used in Janson's early market-gunning rig prior to the passing of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
In repaint with 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. 142, related carvings illustrated.
Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 107, related carvings illustrated.
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PR DUCK CARVINGS Male and Female
PR DUCK CARVINGS Male and Female Pintail Ducks, in carved and painted wood, unsigned, with excellent detail in depiction of feather texture and coloration, each depicted standing on one leg atop a burlwood base, 1/2-scale (standing), 9" high, 11 1/4" x 4 3/4" and 10" high, 12 1/4" x 3 3/4" . Good condition.
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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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(2) Wood Duck and Pintail Decoys
(2) Wood Duck and Pintail Decoys - SignedPolychrome painted with glass eyes Wood Duck has finely carved feathers and is signed Glen Smart Bowie MD and dated 1985 the Pintail is signed Randy W. Pike and is made of cork largest is 16.5'' L Pintail had end broken off otherwise good condition.Provenance: From The Estate of The Late James W. Goodrich of Missouri.