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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
D0975: Fine Red Knot, Chief Cuffee, Long island, NY, Circa Early 1900s
Fine red knot in summer plumage by Chief Eugene Cuffee (1866 -1941), Shinnecock Reservation, Southhampton, Long Island, New York. An early classic Cuffee carving showing strong John Dilley influence with extended wingtips and carved wing outlines, it is in very detailed original feather paint with its original bill. There is some light paint flaking on the breast of the decoy. A large percentage of these decoys have been found without the carved wing outlines and with their bottoms planed so they would sit upright on wooden bases, perhaps as book ends. This decoy is original with no such alteration. The eyes are shallow drilled holes, painted black on the inside. The decoy measures 9-1/2” in length from tip of bill to tip of tail. SOLD
D0974: Preening Bluebill. Charlotte County, New Brunswick, 2 Q, 20 C
Folky preening bluebill by an unknown carver from Charlotte County, New Brunswick, circa second quarter, twentieth century. Another example by this maker is pictured on pg. 48 of Traditions in Wood by Patricia Fleming. Measuring 11 1/2” in length, the decoy is in original condition showing light flaking and wear. It has deeply carved raised wings, carved primaries, a fluted tail and glass eyes. SOLD
M386: Clapper Rail, Bill Keim, Neptune City, New Jersey, Dated 1977
Expertly detailed clapper rail by William "Bill" Keim, Neptune City, New Jersey, dated 1977 and signed “W. Keim” along with the species of bird and Keim’s address. The bird is intricately carved with primary, secondary and scapular feathering, dropped wing tips and overall feather texturing. With outstretched neck and its head turned 30 degrees to the left, it is in fine original paint other than for touchup at a professional bill repair. The wire-legged, glass-eyed carving stands 12-3/4" in height including the driftwood base. The rail itself is 11" long from tip of tail to tip of bill. Bill was a hunting partner of Charlie Birdsall, owner of Wildfowler's Point Pleasant and painted for the company in the 1970s. SOLD
D0973: Excellent Mason Glass-Eyed Yellowlegs Decoy, Circa 1910
Excellent glass-eyed yellowlegs decoy by the Mason Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1910. The bird is in strong original paint with light stippling on the back and sides and evident brush stroke marks. There is a hairline surface age crack in back but it is in otherwise excellent overall condition, showing little if any sign of actual in-field use. Measuring 11.75" in length, the carving is protected by a very light coat of varnish or other sealer. Stand included. SOLD
D0972: Unknown Early Mourning Dove Decoy
Slender full-bodied mourning dove decoy with painted eyes and a slightly elongated tail by an unknown carver, probably from the eastern US, circa early 1900s. The most unusaul chracteristic is the separately carved head which has been off and expertly reset at some time.. The 11.5" long decoy is in well blended original paint with finely detailed primary wing feathers and displaying an excellent warm patina. There is some flaking to the prime coat on the back, left side, tail and facial areas oif the carving. There is also a small area of touchup behind the stick hole on the bottom. Stand included. SOLD
D0972: Unknown Early Mourning Dove Decoy
Slender full-bodied mourning dove decoy with painted eyes and a slightly elongated tail by an unknown carver, probably from the eastern US, circa early 1900s. The most unusaul chracteristic is the separately carved head which has been off and expertly reset at some time.. The 11.5" long decoy is in well blended original paint with finely detailed primary wing feathers and displaying an excellent warm patina. There is some flaking to the prime coat on the back, left side, tail and facial areas oif the carving. There is also a small area of touchup behind the stick hole on the bottom. Stand included. SOLD
M384, Rare Blue-Winged Teal Drake, Amateur Savoie
Rare half-duck decorative carving of a blue-winged teal drake decoy by New Brunswick's most famous carver, Amateur "Mat" Savoie (1896-1983) of Lower Neguac, dated 1960. Although Savoie made between 6000 and 7,000 decoys in his busy carving career, he carved very few teal and less than 100 of these very interesting folky half-ducks! The full-sized (11.75” x 4.75”) carving is in original condition with great hand-written notes on the back, including the dates (both October 4th and 5th, 1960), the species, his name, the location and the temperature. Also included is the phrase, “Belle journe” (sic). “Belle Journee” translates to “beautiful day” or “have a nice day”. The body has overall feather stamping by Savoie, using what he called his "secret tool". The glass-eyed head is highly detailed with lightly-gouged feathering and precise bill carving. The tail also has detailed feather carving. A great piece of folk art! SOLD
