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M228: Lloyd Sterling Miniature Widgeon Drake Decoy
Miniature glass-eyed widgeon drake decoy by Lloyd Sterling, Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1950. The carving has bold original paint showing nice age with light wear on edges of bill. It measures 6.5" in length and is 3.25" high. Among Crisfield's early carvers, Lloyd was second only to his contemporaries, the Ward Brothers. His widgeon, teal and pintails are especially prized. SOLD
D0560/D0561: Pair of Quebec Goldeneye Decoys
Exceptional pair of solid-bodied goldeneye decoys from Quebec, probably the Valleyfield area, circa 2nd quarter, 20th century. Both have tack eyes, slightly turned heads and detailed wing and tail feather carving. In original paint with nice patinas and light wear, both decoys are structurally strong except for two cracks in the neck of the drake. Slightly oversized, each bird measures 16" in length, 6.5" in width and 7.5" in height. SOLD
M223: Pair of Miniature W. Ruppel Hooded Merganser Decoys
Pair of miniature hooded mergansers by Walter J. Ruppel and Son, Portland, Oregon. They are each signed by Walt Ruppel and dated 1992. The drake also retains the company label. Each is in mint original condition with glass eyes, detailed bill carving incised wings and fine feather paint. The hen's head is turned about 20 degrees to the left while the drake's is turned about 10 degrees to the right. They are both 6.5" in length, 3" wide and 3" high. SOLD
D0689: George Huey Red-breasted Merganser Drake Decoy
Slightly oversized (20" L x 6.25" W x 7.5" H) red-breasted merganser drake decoy by George Huey of Friendship, Maine, circa 1915 - 1920. The decoy has an inlet head with carved eyes as well as bill carving. The underside is unusual for Huey, being hollow with a bottom board, probably following the flow of a partially hollowed log he was using. The carving is in mostly original paint with a small amount of in-use overpaint worn almost back to the original surface with moderate flaking and wear and age splits in the back and tail and one side of the bottom board. There is a small chip in the tail and a chip missing at the base of the neck as well as an old in-use repair to a crack in the neck. Huey is recognized as having carved some of New England's finest and most collectible merganser decoys. SOLD
M083A: Robert Havell Hand-Colored Aquatint Engraving
Beautifully hand-colored engraving (aquatint) by Robert Havell, Junior (1793 - 1878), of London, England, printed from the original plates, engraved in 1838. Havell is best known for the Audubon "Birds of America" engravings. This aquatint is titled "Snipe Shooting Near Uxbridge". The image field is approximately 8.25" x 12.125" . The original antique frame measures 16" x 21". It is black with gold edging and shows some flaking and wear. The framing was done many years ago by the Town and Country Shop, 511 E. Mason St., Milwaukee, WI. SOLD
M084: Victorian Feather Picture of Hanging Snipe Dated 1872
A most unique assemblage or collage on board using the actual pelts of snipe to give the appearance of hanging game. The full-feather pelts of two snipe are arranged to resemble the complete birds with the legs, bills and hanging string painted in. Made near the middle of the Victorian Era, it is signed in the lower right corner and dated 1872. The initials or signature are illegible. The board measures approximately 14" x 19.25". The original antique stained oak frame with gilt border measures approximately 19" x 25" overall. A very rare and appealing piece of art! SOLD
M143: Addison Thomas Millar Oil Painting on Board
Finely detailed oil on artist board trompe l'oeil nature morte painting of a pair of hanging wood ducks by Addison Thomas Millar (1860-1913), New York, signed lower left corner, "A. T. Millar 1879". Light crackle with retouch to abrasions at the top edge of the painting. The 12.25" x 17.875" painting is set in its original 17.5" x 23" antique stained oak frame. Formerly in the Bob Timberlake collection. SOLD
M144: Ida Hanson Oil Painting on Canvas
Signed oil on canvas trompe l'oeil nature morte painting of a pair of hanging shoveler ducks by Ida Hanson, American school, late 19th century. Light crackle with professionally restoration at areas of flaking in the background. The 15.125" x 19.125" painting is set in a 21" x 25" faux burl and gilt wood frame. Formerly in the Bob Timberlake collection. SOLD
