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D0978: Classic Louisiana Blue-Winged Teal, Circa 1930s-40s
Appealing blue-winged teal drake with worn painted eyes by an unknown Louisiana carver, circa 1930s-40s. Reminiscent of the work of Nicole Vidacovitch with relief carved wings, a carved nail and a similar tail form, it probably is from the New Orleans area. This decoy is pictured in Plate 513, page 275, “Decoys” by Gene and Linda Kangas. Carved from cypress and showing light to moderate wear with tight age splits in the back and bottom, it is in original paint other than for touchup paint to a neck repair. Slightly oversized at 14.5” in length, the decoy was carved in an animated swimming attitude with the head canted forward and down and turned slightly to the left. The name “BOB” is painted in red on the bottom of the decoy. SOLD
M390: Carved Miniature Songbird, Circa 2nd Half, 20th C
Carved miniature songbird by an unknown maker, circa 2nd half, 20th century. Meauring 3 1/4” in length, the carving is in excellent original paint. It has glass eyes, carved primaries with outlined wings and a fluted tail. SOLD
M389: Rare Rainbow Trout Fish Decoy, Leo McIntosh, Woodville, New york
Rare rainbow trout fish decoy by Leo H. McIntosh (1953 - 2007), Stony Creek Decoys, Woodville, New York, circa 1990s. Recognized as one of North America's best contemporary carvers before his untimely death, Leo apprenticed with Ken Harris for five years before founding Stony Creek Decoys. The decoy has a carved mouth and gills, a tail textured with finely carved rays, inserted tin fins and glass eyes. Measuring 9” in length, the carving is in near-mint condition with a beautifully executed and very detailed paint pattern. “Leo H. McIntosh" is incised under the head of the fish, just forward of the inset belly weight. SOLD
D0928: Unknown English Wood Pigeon Decoy,Circa Mid-20th Century
One of a striking rig of decoys by an unknown carver, circa late 2nd to early 3rd quarter of the 20th century. They were found in and are possibly from Suffolk, UK. The carver made these decoys in a number of different poses and sizes, leading me to the conclusion that they were made without pattern. I had originally thought that these decoys were made by a hunter for his own use, but I‘ve now seen enough examples to suggest that they could be a small volume commercial product. The bills on these decoys were crafted from nylon or a similar synthetic material rather than wood or cast metal. Measuring 15” in length, it is in original paint that has developed a very pleasing patina. Stand included. SOLD
D0980: Mason Premier "Back Bay" Bluebill
Mason Factory Premier "Back Bay" bluebill hen decoy, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1915. These oversized (19" L x 7.5" W x 7.5" H), flat-bottomed, solid-bodied decoys with Premier heads were made for use in the Back Bay area of Virginia where they were subjected to the roughest of conditions. Their rugged use resulted in very few surviving in original paint. This example is in a mixture original paint with some touchup, primarily around the neck area. Filler was added at the junction of the neck and body, perhaps by the factory in the making. There is a cast iron weight on the bottom that may have been made by one of the foundries in the Virginia/North Carolina area. The eyes, which do appear to be period Mason eyes, have either been reset or replaced. Overall, the decoy exhibits the wear to be expected from use in a harsh environment. Nonetheless, it is a very nice example in better-than-average condition for decoys of this model. SOLD
D0979: Early New Jersey Yellowlegs, Possibly Barkelow Family
Early forked-tail lesser yellowlegs decoy bearing a strong resemblance to some of the work by Joel Barkelow (1853-1931) or another member of the Barkelow family, Forked River, New Jersey, circa last quarter 19th to early 1st quarter 20th century. The decoy has painted eyes and retains its original bill which was damaged and repaired at some point. Measuring 9-1/2” in length, other than for repaint to the repaired area of the bill, the shorebird is in original paint with a finely patinated surface. Stand included. SOLD
D0977: Early New Jersey Sandpiper or Sanderling Decoy
Early "flattie" sandpiper or sanderling by an unknown maker from New Jersey, circa 1st quarter, 20th century. The decoy, measuring 5-1/2" from tip of bill to tip of tail and 3/4" in thicknesses, is in excellent original stippled paint with a pleasing patina and minimal wear. It retains its original wire bill and has painted eyes. Stand included. SOLD
D0978: Verity-Style Red-Backed Sandpiper Decoy
Nicely done contemporary red-backed sandpiper by Jamie Reason, Mastic Beach, New York, done in the Verity style, circa 4th quarter, 20th century. The fat bodied bird has carved and painted eyes as well as deeply carved shoulders and wings typical of the Verity decoys of the late 1800s from Seaford, Long Island. The detailed original feather paint has been “aged’ nicely. It is signed on the bottom (see last photo) with what appears to be a “JR” above the letter “X” or Roman numeral X. The bill is original. The carving measures 7” from tip of bill to tip of tail. Stand included. SOLD
