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CARVED WOOD DECOY OF A LESSER SCAUP
CARVED WOOD DECOY OF A LESSER SCAUP naturalistically carved and painted; along with two framed botantical prints (3) h:14.75 in.
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DUCK DECOY. American late 20th
DUCK DECOY. American late 20th century wood. Competition carving of a greater scaup drake attributed to Ken Scheeler. 13 1/4''l.
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(4) CARVED AND PAINTED DECOYS TO
(4) CARVED AND PAINTED DECOYS TO INCLUDE: 2Scoters, a Black Duck, and Connecticut Blue Billed scaup drake marked RHB. 12" to 16" long. Age appropriate wear.
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FINE BLUEBILL (SCAUP) DRAKE
FINE BLUEBILL (SCAUP) DRAKE DECOYunknown maker, flat bottom style with weighted base, finely carved and painted with rigging swivel, glass eyes, relief carved head and incised bill, 7-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.
Condition:
separation at base of neck as made, repaired break at base of head, paint losses particularly at tip of bill, tip of tail and top of head, chips, dents and visible shot strikes
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Alexander Pope PINNEATED GROUSE THE
Alexander Pope PINNEATED GROUSE THE SCAUP DUCK THE WIDGEON Three chromolithographs
Estimate:$500-$700
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John James Audubon (American
John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Ring-Necked Duck" Plate 398 and "Scaup Duck" Plate 397 double plate from Birds of America Bien Edition sights 16 in. x 19 1/2 in. attractively matted and framed.
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CARVED WOOD DUCK DECOY grey to
CARVED WOOD DUCK DECOY grey to brown color with tufted head white painted highlights metal weight loop under breast signed R.W. Schaap.
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MINIATURE BLUEBILL DRAKEAllen J.
MINIATURE BLUEBILL DRAKEAllen J. King (1878-1963)
North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
2 1/4 in. tall
A raised-wing scaup mounted on a base which is signed "A. J. King" on the side.
Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
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Stanley Evans Canvasback Drake
Stanley Evans Canvasback Drake Decoy Ch
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Don Richard Eckelberry (New York,
Don Richard Eckelberry (New York, 1921-2001) Pair Greater Scaup Ducks, signed lower right in pencil "Don Eckelberry", watercolor on paper, 14 x 21-7/8 in.; gilt wood frame,
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A pair of carved painted duck
A pair of carved painted duck decoys and three pigeon decoys
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TWO BLUEBILLS AND A COOT DECOY 20th
TWO BLUEBILLS AND A COOT DECOY 20th century, carved wood with distressed and painted surfaces, both bluebills with glass eyes, the lesser scaup (Length 16.5 in.) is a hollow body with keel and weight, carved "BC" to underside; the other bluebill with carved wings and carved "LM BOND" to underside, missing weight (15.5 in.); the third of a coot, hollow body, weighted with anchor nail and portion of string attached.
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[Decoys] Blue Winged Teal Drake and
[Decoys] Blue Winged Teal Drake and a Blue Winged Teal Hen Des Allemandes LA. by "Ski" Roger a protégé of Mark Whipple.
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[Decoy] Canvasback Hen and
[Decoy] Canvasback Hen and Canvasback Drake by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS. both stamped both oversized experimental models.
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1937 Knap Federal duck stamp print,
1937 Knap Federal duck stamp print, "Greater Scaups" with accompanying stamp, published by The Sporting Gallery and Bookshop, New York, 1941, one of an edition of 260 proofs, signed lower right "J.D. Knap" (Joseph D. Knap, American, 1875-1962) and inscribed "Federal Duck Stamp-1937", fine grain gravure, plate 5-3/4 x 8-3/4 in., page 8 x 10-7/8 in.; black painted wood frame. Light toning, stamp backed with archival paper, uneven trim at bottom edge, not examined out of frame.; frame with abrasions.
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BLACK SCOTERAugustus Aaron "Gus"
BLACK SCOTERAugustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1900
15 1/2 in. long
A classic and refined Monhegan-Island-style sea duck with raised wings and a tucked head, positioning the bill just above the breast.
Old paint with some darkening and moderate gunning wear.
Literature: Joel Barber, "Wild Fowl Decoys," New York, NY, 1954, p. 59, diagram of similar scoter illustrated.
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PREENING DUCK DECOY SCULPTUREFull
PREENING DUCK DECOY SCULPTUREFull bodied realistically carved and painted Carolina wood duck. Drake mounted on a driftwood base with natural fiber accents. No apparent signature. Waterfowl approx. 12" L, with base approx. 20" L. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
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Canvasback hen decoy from
Canvasback hen decoy from Sassafras, Maryland, 8"h x 14"l
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Beswick Large Mallard Duck -
Beswick Large Mallard Duck - Squatting 817/1
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Joseph D. Knap (American,
Joseph D. Knap (American, 1875-1962) 1937 Federal Duck Stamp Print, "Greater Scaups", published by The Sporting Gallery, signed lower right "J.D. Knap" and inscribed lower left, fine-grain gravure, 6-1/2 x 9-1/8 in. (plate), 10-1/8 x 12-3/8 in. (page); unframed, with unused stamp,
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TWO DUCK CARVINGS. American
TWO DUCK CARVINGS. American late 20th century wood. Competition carvings of a green winged teal drake (pictured). Signed ''Bob Schaffer'' 10 1/2''l. and a lesser scaup drake with partial signature 12 3/4''l.
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Chesapeake Bay canvasback decoy,
Chesapeake Bay canvasback decoy, 14-1/4 in. Old repaint with scuffs and losses, lacking weight.
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Five goose and duck decoys:
Five goose and duck decoys: goose, soft and light wood, brass tack eyes, 8-1/2 x 20 in., worn surface with extensive repairs and losses, traces of old paint ; mallard, balsa wood, glass eyes, flat bottom, 14 in., traces original paint, extensive surface wear ; blue wing teal, 16-1/2 in., replaced head, repaint ; two blue wing teals, platform bottoms with wire mounted weights, 16 in. and 17 in., extensive wear, traces of old paint, one eye damaged . The Estate of the Late Thomas W. (Jack) and Dr. Frances Bernard Overall, Greeneville, Tennessee
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WHITE-WINGED SCOTERAugustus Aaron
WHITE-WINGED SCOTERAugustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950)
South Portland, ME, c. 1930
16 in. long
A classic Wilson sea duck with a slightly turned and tucked head.
Original paint with moderate wear.
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Six duck decoys: three blue
Six duck decoys: three blue bills, two drakes and one hen, glass eyes, hen marked on bottom "Jack Sheppard" and scattered initials "S", "W" and "A", scattered shot wounds, repainted areas, one eye chipped ; redhead, probably Chesapeake Bay area, glass eyes, base with large separations, losses to tail ; old squaw with tack eyes, large separations, repainted areas ; broadbill drake, glass eyes, paper label attributes to Alexandria Bay, New York, marked on bottom "Davis(?)…", paint removed , 12-1/4 in. to 15-1/4 in. The Estate of the Late Norma Truxell Green, Asheville, North Carolina
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TWO DECOYS. American 1st
TWO DECOYS. American 1st half-20th century carved wood. Redhead by the Wildfowler Factory. Impressed mark. Original paint 13 1/2''l. And a scaup with tack eyes. Refinished. 12 1/2''l. Imperfections. Redhead has worn paint age splits and missing eyes. Scaup has traces of paint remaining.
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[Decoy] Mallard Drake possibly by
[Decoy] Mallard Drake possibly by MS Animal Trap Co. Pascagoula MS.
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Six carved and painted duck and
Six carved and painted duck and shore bird decoys 20th c. ?
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TWO DUCK CARVINGS. American
TWO DUCK CARVINGS. American late 20th century wood. Competition carvings of a green winged teal hen (pictured) signed ''Bruce Buckley'' 10 3/4''l. and a scaup hen signed ''Len Carnaghi''. 13 1/2''l.
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Paul Scarborough, American, b, w/c,
Paul Scarborough, American, b, w/c, Geese at Winterthur, 1985, 14 1/2" x 20" Estimate $400-800
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CANVASBACK DECOY WITH HIGH HEAD,
CANVASBACK DECOY WITH HIGH HEAD, ETC.Butch Parker, Holtwood, Pennsylvania carved and painted canvasback decoy with high head, stamped, 16" l., together with a scaup decoy, 13 1/2" l., and another canvasback, 15 1/4" l.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Scaup - old working repaint.
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RIG OF CAPE COD WHITE-WINGED SCOTER
RIG OF CAPE COD WHITE-WINGED SCOTER SHADOW DECOYSEarly 20th CenturySeven pairs. One head missing.
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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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Duck decoy collection bufflehead by
Duck decoy collection bufflehead by Tommy Savage H5'' L10'' scaup probably New Jersey or New York H6 1/2'' L12'' and another H8'' L13 1/2'' (3pcs) Provenance: Columbia South Carolina private collection. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
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Beswick model of a Large Mallard
Beswick model of a Large Mallard Drake 817
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John James Audubon (American
John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Scolopaceus Curlan" Plate 377 hand-colored engraving with aquatint from Birds of America Havell edition "J. Whatman/1835" watermark sheet 25 3/4 in. x 38 1/4 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.