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D0768: Mint Rick Brown Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy
Beautiful full-size Canada goose decoy in a sleeping or preening pose by Fredrick C. "Rick" Brown, Brick Township, NJ. It is hand-carved in the traditional Delaware River style from air-dried Jersey white cedar with superb mint paint, detailed bill carving, raised primaries, fluted tail, hollow body, high quality glass eyes, lead pad weight and leather thong. The decoy is signed and dated 2015. It measures approximately 20.5" in length, 8" in width, 9" in height and and bears Rick's personal copper ID tag. Rick was the founder and owner of Barnegat Bay Decoys which he started on the old Wildfowler Decoy Company site in the 70s. Though the company closed it's doors more than two decades ago, Rick continues to hand carve the competition quality decoys that have earned him hundreds of ribbons for more than a quarter of a century. His decoys are highly collectible and very much sought after. SOLD
M331: Leo McIntosh Solitary Sandpiper, Signed, 1986
Decorative solitary sandpiper decoy carving by Leo H. McIntosh, Jr. (1953 - 2007), Stony Creek Decoys, Woodville, New York, dated 1986. Recognized as one of the best contemporary decoy carvers before his untimely death, Leo apprenticed with Ken Harris for five years before founding Stony Creek Decoys. This handsome solid-bodied shorebird measures about over 6" from bill to tail. Other than touch up to an imperceptible professional bill repair by Russ Allen, it is in near-mint and highly detailed feather paint with glass eyes. The bird has incised and slightly raised primaries with deeply carved shoulders and wing edges. The included base reads, "Solitary Sandpiper, Stony Creek Decoys by Leo H. McIntosh, Jr., '86". Stand included. SOLD
M339: Vintage Pair of Pintail Drake Decoy Bookends
Fine pair of glass-eyed pintail drake decoy bookends by an unknown carver, circa 3rd quarter, 20th century. They are somewhat high-headed and have a West Coast look to them. The carvings are in unique, excellent and very intricate "tiger stripe" feather paint with a small amount of flaking on each bill and several small rubs on the heads. The bills are very detailed with carved nails, mandibles and nostrils. There are several small and tight age cracks in the necks of each and another in the breast of one. The bookends are about 6-1/2" wide and stand 8-1/2" high. SOLD
C005: Two Decoy Publications, 1979 & 1980 Philadelphia Wildfowl Expositions
Scarce copies of the 1979 and 1980 Philadelphia Wildfowl Exposition publications, sponsored By The Women's Committee of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and published by The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Softbound 96 and 50-page, respectively, first editions with stiff covers, each measuring 8-1/2" x 11". The copies are in excellent unmarked condition except for a prior owner's name that is printed inside the front cover of the 1979 catalog. There is very light soiling on the covers. Many photos and drawings, all in black and white, are included. The 1979 issue is divided into four parts: Part One, Decoys and Their Use; A Cultural Interpretation. Part Two, Waterfowl: History, Habitat and Conservation. Part Three: An Artist's Gallery: Louis Agassiz Fuertes(1874-1927). Part Four: Philadelphia Waterfowl Exposition: Artists and Their Work. The 1980 publication is divided into three parts: Part One, Decoys For Collectors. Part Two, 18th and 19th Century Wildlife Artists. Part Three: The Philadelphia Waterfowl Exposition: Artists and Their Work. US shipping included.
Price: $19.00
C004: Autographed Copy, Top of the Line Fishing Collectibles
Author: Donna Tonelli
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
Copyright: 1997 (1st edition)
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover (8.5" x 11") w/dust jacket
ISBN-10: 0764302094
Autographed copy of Top of the Line Fishing Collectibles by Donna Tonelli. The hardbound book covers many facets of sport fishing memorabilia including lures, decoys, winter ice fishing equipment, rods, reels, and related folk art from some of the country’s finest sporting collections. With 160 pages and over 350 color photographs, plus vintage photographs, Donna has compiled an impressive selection of quality collectibles. Full descriptions and a value guide makes this book a great resource of information for antique dealers, tackle collectors, and folk art collectors. Near-new condition with no writing other than the authors autograph. US shipping included.
Price: $28.00
C003: Miller Collection: From Decoys to Decoratives
Decorative decoys and bird carvings from the collection of Ellen and Doug Miller in collaboration with Arts Memphis and Ducks Unlimited. Mint condition softcover publication issued as part of Conservation Through Art 2014, published by Guyette & Deeter. 90-pages with full color photos of over 300 photographs along with brief carver biographies of decorative bird carvings collected by the Millers over a 40-year period. Artists whose work is represented include John Scheeler, William Schultz, Tan Brunet, Harold Haertel, Jim Schmiedlin and Bruce Burk, among others. US shipping included. SOLD
C001: 1983 Decoy Auction Catalog, Donald F. Moore, Associates
The Sporting Collector's Auction, Donald F. Moore, Associates, Seaford, Delaware. The auction, held Nov. 10, 1983, in Easton, Maryland, included 293 lots of decoys and associated art and collectibles. The softcover catalog is staple-bound and consists of 36 pages of photos, descriptions and estimated values for the auction lots. The post-auction realized price key is included. Condition is unmarked and very good with very light soiling and wear on the cover sheets. Catalogs such as this provide an essential historical resource for the informed collector. US Shipping included.
Price: $8.00
B019: American Waterfowl Decoys; The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery
Scarce limited edition hardbound catalog with dust jacket of Dr. Jim McCleery's American waterfowl decoy collection. Published by Sotheby's in conjunction with Guyette and Schmidt for an auction January 22nd & 23rd, 2000. The collection is recognized as the best ever assembled and grossed nearly $11 million at auction. Excellent condition with no writing. The dust jacket is worn at the top of the spine, otherwise mint. 248 pages with full color photos with descriptions and prices of all lots, including decoys, shot shell boxes, prints, posters, firkins, duck calls, whistles and powder cans. The list of prices realized is included. I've included photos of several representative pages showing typical content as well as the Table of Contents. US shipping included.
Price: $140.00
