TWO PAIRS OF CARVED AND PAINTED DUCKTWO PAIRS OF CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSTwo pairs of carved and painted duck decoys, mid and late 20th c., to include bluebills with incised wings and tail, probably Canadian maritime, 13" l.; and ruddy ducks, 10 1/4" l.
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Condition:
Bluebills - hen with head loose at neck, both with sporadic surface wear. Ruddy - sporadic wear.
A LARGE COLLECTION OF FEDERAL DUCK STAMPSA 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.
RUDDY DUCK BY JOSEPH LINCOLN A fineRUDDY DUCK BY JOSEPH LINCOLN A fine example with full body form and upswept tail. The paint is in rich earth tones with deep cinnamon red tone to its back and soft matted pattern to the breast and sides. Unsigned. Identified as "RUDDY" in pencil on bottom.
3 3/4" long.
Surface original. One small flake to side tip of bill. Slight blunting to one corner of tail with
minor paint loss. Small flake to other side side of tail.
RUDDY DUCKNorth Carolina
11 1/2 in.RUDDY DUCKNorth Carolina
11 1/2 in. long
North Carolina was known for its ruddies, also known as "Dollar Ducks" for their value in the game market.
Appears to be a mix of original and repaint with heavy gunning wear. Replaced bill.
RUDDY DUCK PAIRDelbert "Cigar" DaiseyRUDDY DUCK PAIRDelbert "Cigar" Daisey (b. 1924)
Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970
11 in. long
Two gunning models bearing the maker's "Cigar" brand on undersides.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
PAIR OF WILLIAM H. CRANMER CARVED ANDPAIR OF WILLIAM H. CRANMER CARVED AND PAINTED RUDDY DUC...Pair of William H. Cranmer Carved and Painted Ruddy Duck Decoys, male and female, each signed upon the base, "Cranmer 1972"
Height 3 in. Width 5.25 in. Depth 3 in.
Condition:
Small flea bite to paint on one of the tails as seen in photos Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
LARGE 17 PIECE GROUPING OF FEDERAL DUCKLARGE 17 PIECE GROUPING OF FEDERAL DUCK PRINTSLarge 17 Piece Grouping of Federal Duck Prints, signed and numbered from 1970 to 2009 to include, Kenneth Michaelson "1979 Green Winged Tail", James P Fisher "1975 Canvasback Decoy", Edward Bierly "1970 Ross Geese", three by David A. Mass "1984 Wild Turkeys", "1982 Canvasbacks", and "1983 Whitewater Valley-Gobblers", John S. Wilson "1981 Ruddy Ducks", William C. Morris "1984 50th Anniversary American Wigeons", Richard Plasschaert "1981 Mallards", two numbered prints by Joseph Hautman "1992 Spectacled Kider" and "2008 Northern Pintails", Burton E. Moore "1986 Furious Whistling Duck" sight size for all is 8"x10"
Condition:
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(5) VINTAGE HAND-CARVED DUCK DECOYS(lot(5) VINTAGE HAND-CARVED DUCK DECOYS(lot of 5) Vintage hand-carved duck decoys, including: (1) with blue and white stripes, bolted head and bolted lower body with eye hook, (2) American Black ducks, painted bodies and bills, (1) Ruddy duck, (1) block carved with black paint accent
SEVEN PAINTED DUCK DECOYSAll brandedSEVEN PAINTED DUCK DECOYSAll branded with The Wooden Bird Factory logo, signed, titled and dated. Comprising: a Mallard Drake painted by N. Winter, 1980; a Wood Duck Drake painted by M. Scalette, 1979; a Ruddy Duck painted by P. Poquette, 1980; and with a Pintail Drake, a Teal Drake, a Mallard and a Wood Duck. Length smallest to largest 7 in. to 16.5 in.
SIX ANTIQUE-STYLE DECOYS LATE 20TH CENTURYSIX ANTIQUE-STYLE DECOYS LATE 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS FROM 10” TO 18”.SIX ANTIQUE-STYLE DECOYS, Late 20th Century, Two ruddy ducks, a seagull, canvasback drake and two brants. Dimensions: Lengths from 10" to 18".
TWO STAN SPARRE MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGSTWO STAN SPARRE MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS EAST FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS, LATE 20TH CENTURY HEIGHTS 3.5”. LENGTHS 8" AND 9”.TWO STAN SPARRE MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS, East Falmouth, Massachusetts, Late 20th Century, A black duck and a pair of ruddy ducks. Mounted on driftwood bases. Dimensions: Heights 3.5". Lengths 8" and 9".
PAIR OF BYRON BRUFFEE RUDDY DUCKS MASSACHUSETTS,PAIR OF BYRON BRUFFEE RUDDY DUCKS MASSACHUSETTS, 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS 14”.PAIR OF BYRON BRUFFEE RUDDY DUCKS, Massachusetts, 20th Century, Stamped under tail "Byron Bruffee". Dimensions: Lengths 14".
TWO BOB WHITE RUDDY DUCK DECOYS, TULLYTOWN,TWO BOB WHITE RUDDY DUCK DECOYS, TULLYTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS 10" AND 12".TWO BOB WHITE RUDDY DUCK DECOYS Tullytown, Pennsylvania, 20th Century Drake with turned head, carved wings and tail. Inscribed on underside "Drake ruddy duck carved May 1968 for Donal O'Brien Jr. made by Bob White". Hen with turned head. Brass plaque inscribed "Robert White 402 Main St. Tullytown, PA". Lengths 10" and 12". Dimensions: Lengths 10" and 12".
BOB HAVEL AND DON BRIDDELL, TWO CONTEMPORARYBOB HAVEL AND DON BRIDDELL, TWO CONTEMPORARY DUCK DECOYS Late 20th century, both naturalistically carved and painted, the resting Ruddy Duck male of hand-carved Jelutong wood by Bob Havel of Nebraska, singed to underside (4 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 5 in.) (lacking two tail feathers); the standing mallard of hand-carved basswood by Don Briddell of Crisfield, Maryland, numbered edition, titled "Little Leo Mallard," signed and dated 1987 to pewter foot underside (7 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 8 in.) (crack and repair to wing, minute chip to tail feather).
FOUR CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSFourFOUR CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSFour carved and painted duck decoys, to include a Jerry Hutchins miniature loon, signed and dated 1980 , 10" l., ruddy duck, signed Charles Jobes and Bob Jobes , dated 1992 , 9 1/2" l., Jim Pierce mallard, branded JP , 16 1/2" l., and a Joey Jobes canvasback, signed and dated 1992 , 16 1/2" l.
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Condition:
Mallard and Canvasback - light surface abrasions.
Four duck decoys, to include: a MasonFour duck decoys, to include: a Mason Standard Grade blue bill; a ruddy duck, Great Lakes region; a swimming black duck; and a working decoy, Eastern Shore, Maryland, largest 17"l
FOUR VIRGINIA CARVED AND PAINTED DUCKFOUR VIRGINIA CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYS, TO IFour Virginia carved and painted duck decoys, to include Norman Scott, Back Bay, Virginia carved and painted merganser decoy, 15 1/2" l. Norman Scott ruddy duck; Hornick Bros. wood duck, signed and dated 1979, with turned head, 13" l., and Tom Savage, Chincoteague, Virginia goldeneye duck decoy with turned head, 13 1/2" l.
Condition:
Distressed surface.
ANTHONY ELMER CROWELL (MA, 1862-1951)ANTHONY ELMER CROWELL (MA, 1862-1951) MINIATURE DECOY Ruddy Duck Miniature Decoy, by master carver Elmer Crowell of East Harwich, MA, with his stamp and label on base, 2 3/8" high, 2 3/4" x 2 1/8". Bill tip repair, tail touch-up, spot on side.
COLLECTION OF JOHN MULAK DECOYS MASSACHUSETTS,COLLECTION OF JOHN MULAK DECOYS MASSACHUSETTS, CONTEMPORARY LENGTHS FROM 10” TO 19”.COLLECTION OF JOHN MULAK DECOYS, Massachusetts, Contemporary, A pair of teal, a pair of ruddy ducks, two baldpate drakes, two black ducks, a redhead drake, a bluebill drake and a goldeneye drake. Dimensions: Lengths from 10" to 19".
ELIZABETH CITY FOUNDRY RUDDY DUCK ElizabethELIZABETH CITY FOUNDRY RUDDY DUCK Elizabeth City, North Carolina, circa 1910, painted cast iron, hole in tail.
ELIZABETH CITY FOUNDRY RUDDY DUCK ElizabethELIZABETH CITY FOUNDRY RUDDY DUCK Elizabeth City, North Carolina, before 1900, cast iron.
AMBROSE "HAMBONE" TWIFORD (NC, 1926-2002),AMBROSE "HAMBONE" TWIFORD (NC, 1926-2002), RUDDY DUCK Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1970, carved and painted wood, incised AT brand.
BOB FENTRESS (VA, 1893-1951) PUBLISHEDBOB FENTRESS (VA, 1893-1951) PUBLISHED RUDDY DUCK Back Bay, Virginia, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, published on page 21 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.
CHARLES BALLANCE (NC, 1858-1933), PUBLISHEDCHARLES BALLANCE (NC, 1858-1933), PUBLISHED RUDDY DUCK Bells Island, North Carolina, before 1900, carved and painted wood, iron spike ballast, incised B brand, published on page 134 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.
, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, GROUP OF U.S., AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, GROUP OF U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BIRD PRINTS, 1980S, PRINTAMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY GROUP OF U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BIRD PRINTS, 1980s, Print Each titled and signed, framed with stamp, titles include: Mallards, Robert Plasschaert; Ruddy Ducks, John Wilson; Canvasbacks, David Maass; Pintails (Golden Edition), Phil Scholer; American Wigeons (Fiftieth Anniversary Edition), William Morris; Snow Goose, Daniel Smith; Redhead Ducks, Arthur Anderson; Fulvous Whistling Duck, Burton Moore Jr.; Cinnamon Teal, G. Mobley; with 1984 book about the 'Federal Duck Stamp Story' (10) Print
THREE CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN DECOYS.THREE CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN DECOYS. TOinclude: D.L. Waterfield, ruddy duck drake, signed DL Waterfield MLW on bottom, 11" long, 4 1/2" high, 5 1/2" wide. A miniature loon by Dux Dekes, signed and dated 3, ' 97 on bottom, has a fish in its mouth, 9" long, 4" high, 4" deep. A Canada goose by Jane Rinter, signed on bottom, 11 long, 5" high, 5" wide.
25PC WATER FOWL LITHOGRAPH & STAMP COLLECTION25PC WATER FOWL LITHOGRAPH & STAMP COLLECTION United States,Circa 1980-1990Includes Burton E. Moore Jr. Fulvous Whistling Duck 1576/4670, Phil Scholer Pintails 8410/17400, 8343/17400, and 15742/17400, David A. Maass Canvasbacks 5096/22250 and 81/22250, Bruce Miller Canvasbacks AP 1436/1495, AP 1424/1495 and 1576/3950, Richard Plasschaert Mallards 7559/12950, Neal Anderson Lesser Scaup 1631/7000 and 2835/7000, William C. Morris Wigeon 616/11500 and 5598/11500, Arthur Anderson Red Head Ducks 2184/20000, G. Mobely Cinnamon Teal 1576/6650 and 3676/18200, Martin Murk Ross' Geese 2407/5800, Ken Michaelson Green-Winged Teal 818/1500 Companion Edition, Joseph Hautman Black Scoter 1518/10500, Nancy Howe King Elders 1739/10350, Robert Steiner Barrow's Goldeneye 10516/12500, Owen Gromme Quail 1883/3900, John S. Wilson Ruddy Ducks 9199/16000, and Wilhelm Goebel Surf Scoter 10344/17500.
(AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after) ABBEVILLE(AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after) ABBEVILLE PRESS A group of six color lithograph plates of waterfowl from The Birds of America New York: Abbeville 1985 comprising Ruddy Duck Western Duck Tufted Duck Velvet Duck American Scoter Duck and Pied Duck. Size of largest 27 1/4 x 40 1/2 inches.
CONTEMPORARY RUDDY DUCK DECOYMade afterCONTEMPORARY RUDDY DUCK DECOYMade after a Dudley family decoy.
1941 Kalmbach duck stamp print, "Ruddy1941 Kalmbach duck stamp print, "Ruddy Ducks" with accompanying stamp, signed lower right in pencil "E.R. Kalmbach" (Edwin Richard Kalmbach, American, 1884-1972) and inscribed "Duck Stamp Design, 1941", fine grain gravure, matted, unframed, image 6-1/2 x 8-3/4 in. Toning, stamp sandwiched in glassine.
Six Federal duck stamp prints 1980-85:Six Federal duck stamp prints 1980-85: "Mallards", 1980, 1951/12,950, Richard Plasschaert (American, born 1941), framed; "Ruddy Ducks", 1981, 11,906/16,000, John S. Wilson (American, born 1939), original folio verso backing, framed; "Canvasbacks", 1982, 9201/22,250, David A. Maass (American, born 1929), unframed, matted; "Pintails", 1983, 7411/17,400, Philip Vernon Sholer (American, born 1951), unframed, matted; "Wigeons", 1984, 7411/20,400, William Curry Morris, Jr., American, born 1945); "Cinnamon Teal", 1985, 7411/18,200, Gerald Mobley (American, born 1938), unframed, matted, all photolithographs signed by artists in pencil, all images 6-1/2 x 9 in. All with accompanying stamps sandwiched in glassine.
HALF-SIZE RUDDY DUCK DRAKE IN FLYINGHALF-SIZE RUDDY DUCK DRAKE IN FLYING FORMBy Jerome Howes of Cape Cod Massachusetts. Glass eyes and carved tail.
Three Federal duck stamp prints: "Green-WingedThree Federal duck stamp prints: "Green-Winged Teal", 1939, with stamp, signed lower right "Lynn Bogue Hunt" (American, 1878-1960) and inscribed "#57 Federal Duck Stamp 1939", lithograph, image 7-3/4 x 11 in.; "Black Ducks", 1940, with stamp, signed lower right "T.L. Jaques" (Frances Lee Jaques, American, 1887-1969) and inscribed in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design 1940", lithograph, image 7-1/4 x 10 in.; "Ruddy Ducks", 1941, with stamp, signed lower right "E.R. Kalmbach" (Edwin Richard Kalmbach, American, 1884-1972) and inscribed in pencil "Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp 1941-42", fine-grain gravure, plate 7 x 9 in., all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. All with light toning, hinged in, stamps tacked to backings, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
Six Federal duck stamp prints, 1979-1984,Six Federal duck stamp prints, 1979-1984, all photolithographs: "Green-Winged Teal", 43/1500, 1979, Kenneth Michaelsen (American, born 1936), image 7 x 9-7/8 in. and additional etching, "Redheads", 94/100, 1-7/8 x 2-1/8 in.; "Mallards", 189/12,950, 1980, Richard Plasschaert (American, born 1941), original folio verso backing, image , 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Ruddy Ducks", 472/16,000, 1981, John S. Wilson (American, born 1939), original folio verso backing, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Canvasbacks", 287/22,250, 1982, David A. Maass (American, born 1929), image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Pintails", 2099/17,400, 1983, Philip Vernon Sholer (American, born 1951), original folio verso backing, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Wigeons", 283/11,500, 1984, with gold medallion, William Curry Morris, Jr. (American, born 1945), image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; all with accompanying stamps signed by artists, all signed, Wild Wings and North Carolina Museum of Art labels verso; all with black-painted and silver gilt wood frames. All hinged at top; frames with abrasions.