July 2026 Decoy and Sporting Art Auction Session

Lot: 1 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Excellent wood duck. Slightly turned head with relief tail feather carving. Extended crest has relief feather carving. Maker’s oval brand in underside. Measures 13.5” long.

Lot: 2 - John Blair, Sr. (1843-1929), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rare mallard. Hollow carved with tack eyes and raised neck seat. “C. Sprickles” branded on the underside. Measures 17” long. Original paint with minor flaking and wear, mostly on head and edge of tail; like most Blair decoys the dark green paint on underside was added after the decoy was rigged; excellent structurally. Provenance: Part of a group of 11 Blair decoys purchased by Bob White from Cass Bains, caretaker for the Biddle family. Bob sold it to Lloyd Johnson, who in turn sold it to Bill Mackey. Bill Mackey lent it to Adele Earnest for use in her book, Art of the Decoy. Bob White traded it back from Bill Mackey for a dozen Bob White decoys from his personal rig. Bob White collection. Bruce Williams collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection. Literature: “The Art of the Decoy” by Adele Earnest, page 114, exact decoy pictured. “The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys”, Joe Engers, editor, page 124, exact decoy pictured. “Floating Sculpture” by H. Harrison Huster and Doug Knight, page 4 and 32, exact decoy pictured. “Delaware River Decoys: The Bob White Collection,” The Noyes Museum, 1/24/88-4/10/88. “Ducks, Decoys and the Delaware: A Regional Hunting Tradition,” Bucks County Historical Society, 4/17/04- 1/3/05.

Lot: 3 - Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Massachusetts.

Rare and important long-tail duck. A rigmate to the world record wood duck sold in April of 2026. Branded “C. F. Spear” on underside. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 15” long.

Lot: 4 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Outstanding redhead. Made for Dr. John Cunningham. Slightly turned head, relief crossed wingtips, and relief tail feather carving. Oval brand in underside. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 15.75” long.

Lot: 5 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Important goldeneye. Head is turned 45 degrees. “To Dr. Edgar Burke with makers compliments L.T. Ward Jr” painted on underside. Also with the McCleery collection ink stamp and Sotheby’s sticker. Branded “WP” for the Winward Prescott collection. Measures 15” long.

Lot: 6 - Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut.

Rare and important Canada goose. Hollow carved with relief wing and highly detailed bill carving. Measures 26” long.

Lot: 7 - Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.

Very rare and important rigmate pair of greenwing teal. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail on drake. Both branded “G.K. Schmidt” on lower side. Measure 10.5” long. Original paint with very minor flaking and wear; dent on one side of hen’s head and body near wing patch; minor roughness on one side of hen’s bill; very slight separation at body seams and neck seats; thin line of varnish added around hen’s neck seat; chip in one side of drake’s bill was professionally restored; some filler and touchup to a small chip on one side of drake’s neck seat. Provenance: Jim and Diane Cook collection.

Lot: 8 - John English (1848-1915), Florence, New Jersey.

Exceedingly rare English/Dawson pintail. One of only two known. Hollow carved with raised neck seat and raised V wingtip carving. Relief tail feather carving and inlaid hardwood tail sprig. Hillman collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 18.25” long.

Lot: 9 - Ferdinand Bach (1888-1967), Detroit, Michigan.

Very rare redhead. One of only a few known. Deep relief wing carving and slightly turned head. From Bach’s personal rig with F.B. carved in underside. Measures 14.5” long.

Lot: 10 - Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut.

Important wood duck. Relief wing carving and extended crest. Comb feather paint detail on sides. Measures 12.75” long.

Lot: 11 - Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.

Important and outstanding preening mallard hen. Hollow carved with excellent paint detail. “G.K. Schmidt” branded in underside. Measures 14.75” long.

Lot: 12 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Excellent decorative woodcock. Dropped wing carving with relief tail and wing feather detail. Maker’s oval brand on underside. Base is painted with holes where woodcock was digging for worms with its bill. Measures 10.5” long.

Lot: 13 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Rare decorative jack snipe. Relief tail feather carving and early mottled base style. Crisp oval brand on underside. “CA Hardy” in pencil on underside. Also has “CR” carved in underside for the Carolyn Rowland collection. Measures 10.5” long, stands 9.25” tall.

Lot: 14 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Decorative plover. Slight relief wingtip carving and excellent paint detail. Maker’s blue paper label on underside. Measures 10” long. Original paint; tiny flakes at wingtips and very tip of bill; a few minor flakes at gesso thighs and where metal legs join to feet. Provenance: John Delph collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection.

Lot: 15 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Decorative curlew. Upright pose with slightly turned head and relief tail feather carving. Maker’s rectangle stamp in underside. Measures 12” long, stands 12” tall.

Lot: 16 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Decorative yellowlegs. Dropped wing style. Maker’s oval brand on the underside of carved quahog base. “CR” carved in the underside for the collection fo Carolyn Rowland. Measures 11.5” long.

Lot: 17 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Decorative killdeer. Relief tail feather carving and excellent paint detail. Gouge carving on base. Identified in pencil on underside. Maker’s rectangle stamp under a paper newspaper clipping taped to underside. Measures 8.75” long.

Lot: 18 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Willet, circa 1900. Large working decoy. Branded “PWW” on underside. Split tail carving and shoe button eyes. Measures 14” long.

Lot: 19 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Exceedingly rare dowitcher in summer plumage. The only one known. Split tail carving and shoe button eyes. “P.W.W.” branded in underside for the rig of Parker Whittemore. Measures 11.25” long.

Lot: 20 - Ferd Homme (1901-1963) Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Rigmate pair of mallards. Hollow carved with raised wingtips and relief tail feather carving. Drake’s head is tucked and slightly turned. Hen in sleeping pose. Maker’s name painted on undersides. Measure 15” long.

Lot: 21 - Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.

Very rare rigmate pair of canvasbacks. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail on both. “JF” branded in underside of hen for the collection of Joe French. Like most Joe French birds, there is writing visible only under UV light. Measure 15.75” long.

Lot: 22 - Charles Walker (1873-1954), Princeton, Illinois.

Rare mallard. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail on back. “34” painted on underside for the Watson Lawton rig. Also stamped “Ed Moore.” Measures 17” long.

Lot: 23 - Charles Walker (1873-1954), Princeton, Illinois.

Very rare mallard hen. Hollow carved with “34” painted on underside for the Watson Lawton rig. Also stamped “Ed Moore.” Measures 17” long.

Lot: 24 - Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920), Tuckerton, New Jersey.

Excellent redhead. Hollow carved with inlaid lead weight on underside. Branded “JEB” for the rig of John Edward Barnes. Also branded “AEJ” and “JAH” on underside. Measures 14.75” long.

Lot: 25 - John R. Wells (1861-1953), Toronto, Ontario.

Extremely rare shoveler. Hollow carved with .25” bottom board and wide bill carving. “J.R.W. Maker” branded on underside. Also initialed “J.B.W.”. Measures 16.5” long.

Lot: 26 - Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Massachusetts.

Outstanding Canada goose. Branded “Chouteau” for the rig of Pierre Chouteau. George Thompson collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 26” long.

Lot: 27 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Rare rigmate pair of pintails. Hollow carved premier grade with early snakey head style. Both branded “Fuller” on underside. Also with the McCleery collection ink stamp and Sotheby’s auction sticker on undersides. Measure 17” and 19.5” long.

Lot: 28 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Rare rigmate pair of mergansers. Challenge grade models with snakey head style. Measure 17.25” long.

Lot: 29 - Charles Bergman (1856-1946), Astoria, Oregon.

Outstanding greenwing teal. Hollow carved with excellent color blending on sides and appealing polka dot paint detail. Measures 13” long.

Lot: 30 - Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut.

Working pintail hen. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and scratch feather paint detail. Weight was removed. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 31 - Rare rigmate pair of redheads, Toronto, Ontario, circa 1900.

From the Markham rig with wide bill carving. Thinly hollowed with .25” bottom boards. Drake with slightly turned head. Decoys were never rigged or weighted. Measure 15.25” and 16” long.

Lot: 32 - Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Excellent oversized mallard. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail. Retains the original Graves weight. “F.A.H.” painted on underside. Measures 23” long.

Lot: 33 - Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Outstanding oversized mallard hen. Hollow carved with excellent paint detail. Measures 22.5” long.

Lot: 34 - Harvey Stevens (1847-1894), Weedsport, New York.

Important goldeneye. Maker’s paint stencil on underside. Also identified in pencil. “S” branded near inlaid lead weight that is stamped “W.J.S.”. Measures 14.25” long.

Lot: 35 - Harvey Stevens (1847-1894), Weedsport, New York.

Redhead. Fine comb feather paint detail on back. Maker’s painted stencil on underside. Measures 14.5” long.

Lot: 36 - Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942), West Creek, New Jersey.

Rare rigmate pair of bluebills. Hollow carved. Mackey collection ink stamps on undersides. Measure 13.5” long. Excellent original paint with very minor wear; scattered rubs from when the paint was still wet; small chip in drake’s tail has been darkened; tiny spot on each side of drake’s breast has been darkened. Provenance: William J Mackey Jr collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection. Literature: “Classic New Jersey Decoys” by James R. Doherty, page 105, exact decoys pictured.

Lot: 37 - Jess Heisler (1891-1943), Burlington, New Jersey.

Very rare rigmate pair of widgeon. Hollow carved three-piece body style with tucked heads and raised V wingtip carving. From the rig of A. Hounslow, Bordentown, New Jersey which is painted on underside. Measure 14” long.

Lot: 38 - Joe King (1905-1992), Edgely, Pennsylvania.

Extremely rare pintail circa 1930’s. One of 6 made. Hollow carved with raised V wingtip carving. Maker’s name and town stamped in lead weight. Hillman collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 17.75” long.

Lot: 39 - Ellis Parker (1890 - 1950), Surf City, New Jersey.

Very rare mallard. Hollow carved with brass tack eyes. Hillman collection ink stamp and Kirby Roberts collection sticker on underside. Measures 17.25” long.

Lot: 40 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

G.K. Schmidt rig mallard. Hollow carved with relief bill carving and outstanding paint detail. Branded “G.K. Schmidt” twice on underside. Measures 17.5” long.

Lot: 41 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Very rare lowhead redhead. Hollow carved premier grade with relief bill carving. Measures 14” long.

Lot: 42 - Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974), Danbury, Connecticut.

Very rare black duck. Hollow carved cedar body with slightly turned head. Scratch feather paint detail on head and neck. Signed and dated 1951 on underside. Measures 17.5” long.

Lot: 42A - Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Rigmate pair of pintails used at the Puckaway Club. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail on drake. "P" branded on the undersides. Measure 18" long.

Lot: 43 - Fred Allen (1838–1912), Monmouth, Illinois.

Exceedingly rare preening mallard. One of only two preeners known. Hollow carved. “Burkhard St. Paul” stamped in lead weight. Measures 13” long.

Lot: 44 - Otto Garren (1890-1968) Canton, Illinois.

Outstanding mallard hen. Hollow carved with appealing scratch feather paint detail. Measures 16” long.

Lot: 45 - Al Ries (1899-1978), Chicago, Illinois.

Very rare pair of mallards. Hollow carved with incised wing carving. Heavily influenced by the Mason factory premier grade model decoys. Heads are doweled in and removable. Al Ries at his best. Measure 17” long.

Lot: 46 - Judge Glen Cameron (1882-1958), Chillicothe, Illinois.

Excellent mallard hen. Hollow carved. Branded “G.J.C.” for rig of the maker. Measures 16” long.

Lot: 47 - Ken Anger (1905-1961), Dunnville, Ontario.

Early Canada goose. Hollow carved with low breast and high tail. Head is slightly turned. Incised wingtip carving. Measures 23" long.

Lot: 48 - Ken Anger (1905-1961), Dunnville, Ontario.

Rare wood duck. Relief wing and incised feather carving. Extended crest and comb feather paint detail. Measures 12.75” long.

Lot: 49 - Ken Anger (1905-1961), Dunnville, Ontario.

Important widgeon. Hollow carved with relief wing carving and comb feather paint detail on back. Decoy won first place for the carver at the 1949 National Decoy Contest in New York City. Measures 13.75” long.

Lot: 50 - Ivar Fernlund (1881-1933), Hamilton, Ontario.

Excellent redhead. Thinly hollowed with .25” bottom board and thick comb feather paint detail. Head is very slightly turned. Measures 14.25” long.

Lot: 51 - Walter Humphries, Toronto, Ontario.

Rare redhead. Very thinly hollowed with .25” bottom board and fine comb feather paint detail. Measures 16.5” long.

Lot: 52 - Warren Dettman (1904-1979), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rigmate pair of bluebills. Relief wing carving and raised wingtips. Hen with tucked head. Both with slightly turned heads. Hen with “L VI” carved in underside, drake with “L VII”. Measure 10.5” and 11.5” long.

Lot: 53 - Paul Lipke (1892-1970), Whiting, Indiana.

Excellent pair of bluewing teal. Hen with slightly turned head. Measure 11.75” long.

Lot: 54 - Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Outstanding Canada goose. Two piece body with raised neck seat and tack eyes. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 24” long.

Lot: 55 - Leonard Pryor (1876-1967) Chesapeake City, Maryland.

Rare pintail. Three piece body and carved eyes. Maker’s name and town stamped in underside. Dr. Mort Kramer collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 18” long.

Lot: 56 - Charles Birch (1867-1956), Willis Wharf, Virginia.

Hollow carved black duck with tack eyes. Measures 17” long.

Lot: 57 - Hayes Finkle (1876-1953), Port Huron, Michigan.

Very rare and important oversized mallard. Hollow carved with .25” bottom board that is dated “Sept. 1 1905” in pencil. Measures 19” long.

Lot: 58 - Joel Barber (1877 - 1952), Wilton, Connecticut.

Preening bluebill with inlaid neck seat and wooden keel. “Barber Decoys” branded in underside. Measures 13” long.

Lot: 59 - Stanley Grant (1877 - 1953), Barnegat, New Jersey.

Rigmate pair of bluebills. Hollow carved with inlaid lead weights. Maker’s initials stamped in lead weights. Measure 15” long.

Lot: 60 - Seymour Smith (1878-1947), Seneca, New York.

Pair of redheads. With slightly reared back heads. Measure 12.75” long.

Lot: 61 - Frank Schmidt (1879 - 1960), Detroit, Michigan.

Large mallard hen. Slight relief wing carving. Measures 18” long.

Lot: 62 - William Cranmer (1917-2008), Beach Haven, New Jersey.

Sleeping bluebill hen. Hollow carved with .25” bottom board. Relief wingtip and tail feather carving. Signed and dated 1948 on the underside. Also stamped “SGH” for the collection of Somers Headley. Measures 13” long.

Lot: 64 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Exceedingly rare hooded merganser hen. 1936 style with slightly turned head, extended crest, and wide tail carving. Maker's ink stamp on underside. Also identified and inscribed "Made for John H. Moore, New York". The only example known. Measures 14.25" long.

Lot: 65 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Excellent black duck. Slightly turned head and wonderful form. Area on underside was planned down then signed and dated 1930 with black paint added around that area. "Long" stamped in lead weight. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 66 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Exceedingly rare bluewing teal. 1936 style with slightly turned head. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 67 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Very early and appealing pintail. With low breast and humped back style. Scratch feather paint detail. Measures 18" long.

Lot: 68 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Excellent knot head style canvasback. Deep ice groove carving and knot head detail. Very thick stipple paint typical of this style. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 69 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pintail hen. 1936 style with slightly turned head. Maker's ink stamp on underside. Also signed and dated 1936 at a later date. Measures 17.25" long.

Lot: 70 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Circa 1930. Canada goose. With a rare tucked head position. Glass eyes. Slightly turned head. Feahter painting on body. Signed on underside. Measures 24" long.

Lot: 71 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

1936 style pintail. Slightly turned head and thick stipple paint. SIgned and dated 1936. Measures 19" long.

Lot: 72 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of mallards. 1948 style with slightly turned heads and balsa bodies. Signed and dated 1948. Measures 16.5" long. 

Lot: 73 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pintail. Balsa body 1948 style. With slightly turned head and inserted cedar tail. Signed and dated 1948 on underside. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 74 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Very rare pair of miniature wood ducks. Drake with exaggerated, extended crest. "MAS" in pencil on undersides. Measure 5.25" long.

Lot: 75 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Pair of miniature pintails. Scratch feather paint detail. Measure 4.75" and 5.75" long.

Lot: 76 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Miniature mallard. Scratch feather paint detail at wing patches. Measures 5" long.

Lot: 77 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Miniature black duck. Scratch feather paint detail. Measures 5" long.

Lot: 78 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Miniature canvasback. Fluted tail carving. Measures 6" long.

Lot: 79 - Nathan Cobb, Jr. (1825-1905), Cobb Island, Virginia.

Swimming Canada goose. Hollow carved with inlaid neck seat and relief wingtip carving. Serifed "N" carved in underside. Measures 29.5" long.

Lot: 80 - Nathan Cobb, Jr. (1825-1905), Cobb Island, Virginia.

Important redhead. Hollow carved with inlaid neck seat and carved eyes. "WHP Jr" brand on underside. Also with the maker's serifed "N". Measures 14.5" long.

Lot: 81 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Pintail hen and drake. Both with scratch feather paint detail and tack eyes. Hen with partially inlaid neck seat and fluted tail. Drake was never rigged or weighted. Measure 15.5" and 19" long.

Lot: 82 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Swimming Canada goose. Fluted tail and ice groove carving. Excellent head carving and tack eyes. Measures 26.5" long.

Lot: 83 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Merganser hen. Football body style with fluted tail and partially inlaid neck seat. Painted tack eyes and extended crest. Philadelphia Wildfowl Exhibition ink stamp on underside. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 84 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Rare hollow carved black duck. One from a group that were carved with turned heads and turned tails. Scratch feather paint detail, partially inlaid neck seat, and ice groove carving. Measures 16.75" long.

Lot: 85 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Rare bufflehead. Partially inlaid neck seat. Measures 10.75" long.

Lot: 86 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Hollow carved brant with raised neck seat and tack eyes. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 87 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Rigmate pair of bluebills. Hollow carved with raised neck seats and tack eyes. Measure 12.5" long.

Lot: 88 - Norman Hudson (1898-1980), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Canvasback. Raised neck seat and tack eyes. Measures 17.25" long.

Lot: 89 - Canada goose, attributed to John Henry Downes.

Hollow carved with raised neck seat and splined hardwood bill. Measures 24" long.

Lot: 90 - Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Red-breasted merganser. Extended crest carving. Never rigged or weighted. Measures 15.75" long.

Lot: 91 - Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Red-breasted merganser hen. Scratch feather paint detail and extended crest carving. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 92 - Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Rare mallard. Cotton wood with slightly raised neck seat and tack eyes. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 93 - Doug Jester (1876-1961), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Excellent pintail. Cottonwood body with scratch feather paint detail. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 17.25" long.

Lot: 94 - Lloyd Tyler (1898-1971), Crisfield, Maryland.

Possibly unique full size standing brant. Carved legs and feet on green painted bottom board. Slight relief wingtip carving. Measures 18" long, stands 12" tall.

Lot: 95 - Miles Hancock (1887-1974), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Exceedingly rare swimming swan. Cotton wood construction with tack eyes. Measures 24.74" long.

Lot: 96 - Miles Hancock (1887-1974), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Down-looking Canada goose. Tack eyes and slightly turned down-looking head pose. Measures 23.5" long.

Lot: 97 - Norman Hudson (1898-1980), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Pair of flying widgeon. Applied outstretched wings with relief feather carving. Both with slightly turned heads. Signed and dated 1974. Measure 19" long, with 24" wingspans.

Lot: 98 - Ira Hudson (1873-1949), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Yellowlegs with thin neck and scratch feather paint detail. Measures 11.5" long.

Lot: 99 - Robert Andrews (19th century), Smith Island, Virginia.

Large running curlew with relief wingtip carving. Maker's initials carved in underside. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 100 - Small sanderling from the eastern shore of Virginia.

Original oak stick was glued in to decoy. Hardwood bill spline through back of head. Measures 7.75" long.

Lot: 101 - Black bellied plover from Chincoteague, Virginia.

Very similar to the work of Doug Jester. Measures 9.25" long.

Lot: 102 - Miles Hancock (1887-1974), Chincoteague, Virginia.

Oyster catcher. Balsa body with relief wing carving and raised wingtips. Original painted oak stake is attached to hardwood base. Signed on the underside. Measures 13" long.

Lot: 103 - Miles Hancock (1887-1974), Chincoteague, Virginia

Blackbellied plover with split raised wingtips. Makers signature on the underside, measures 10.75" long.

Lot: 104 - John "Daddy" Holly (1819-1892), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Excellent redhead. Branded "T. Dows" twice in underside. Also branded "D.G. Elliott". Inlaid lead weight. Measures 13.5" long.

Lot: 105 - John "Daddy" Holly (1819-1892), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Redhead hen. Branded "CH". Inlaid lead weight. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 105A - John B. Graham (1822-1912), Charlestown, Maryland.

Very rare ruddy duck. "L" carved in underside. Measures 10.5" long.

Lot: 106 - Leonard Pryor (1876-1967) Chesapeake City, Maryland.

Canvasback hen. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 107 - Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Early rigmate pair of sleeping canvasbacks. Circa 1940s with north-south line tie staples. Measure 13.25" long.

Lot: 108 - Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Early sleeping black duck. From the rig of “E. Brummett, Morrisville, PA,” with the copper tag on underside. Circa 1940’s with north-south line tie staple that was removed and a smaller staple added by the gunner. Scratch feather paint detail. Measures 13.25" long.

Lot: 109 - Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Early black duck. From the rig of “E. Brummett, Morrisville, PA,” with the copper tag on underside. Circa 1940’s with north-south line tie staple. Scratch feather paint detail. Measures 16.25" long.

Lot: 110 - Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Early high head pintail. Copper rig tag from “E. Brummett, Morrisville, PA” on underside. Circa 1940’s with north-south line tie staple. Measures 17.5” long.

Lot: 111 - Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Full size swan with barn door weighted keel. Signed and dated 1965 in electro pen on underside. Measures 33" long.

Lot: 112 - Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Early coot. North-South line tie staple. Signed and dated 1948 in electro-pen. Measures 13" long.

Lot: 113 - Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, Maryland.

Extremely rare early swan. Narrow breast and wide body. Signed and dated 1955 at a later date. Measures 33.5" long.

Lot: 114 - Charles Nelson Barnard (1876-1958), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Rigmate pair of bluebills. "SGH" stamped in undersides. Measure 12" long.

Lot: 115 - Robert McGaw (1879-1958), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Excellent mallard. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 116 - Robert McGaw (1879-1958), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Excellent pintail hen. Scratch feather paint detail and dog bone weight on underside. Measures 18.5" long

Lot: 117 - Robert McGaw (1879-1958), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Excellent canvasback. Branded "R.F. McGaw" on underside. Measures 15.75" long.

Lot: 118 - Excellent rigmate pair of bluebills from Dorchester County, Maryland.

Iron keel weights. Measure 11" and 11.5" long.

Lot: 119 - Rare Canada goose from Hoopers Island, Maryland, early 20th century.

Slightly swimming head pose. With carved eyes and large iron keel weight. Measures 26" long.

Lot: 120 - Ed Parsons, (1856-1937) Oxford, Maryland.

Canvasback. Round inlaid weights on underside. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 121 - Captain Ed Phillips (1901-1964), Cambridge, Maryland.

Canvasback. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 122 - Captain Ed Phillips (1901-1964), Cambridge, Maryland.

Redhead. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 123 - Captain John Smith, Ocean City, Maryland.

Rare swimming black duck. Cotton wood body and tack eyes. Scratch feather paint detail. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 124 - William Gibian (b.1946), Onancock, Virginia.

Excellent pair of standing wood ducks. Hollow carved with slightly turned heads and extended crests. Hen with raised crossed wingtips. Both with relief wing and tail feather carving. Carved bases with simulated birch limbs. "Gibian" carved in underside of each. Maker's business card on underside of bases. indicating these were the first featuring this design. Measure 16" and 17" long. Drake stands 12.25" tall.

Lot: 125 - William Gibian (b.1946), Onancock, Virginia.

Beautiful decorative widgeon. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and raised, crossed wingtips. Relief wing and tail feather carving. Comb feather paint detail on back. Maker's business card on underside indicates this was his first standing widgeon. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 126 - William Gibian (b.1946), Onancock, Virginia.

Pair of labrador ducks. Both are hollow carved with relief wing carving and rocking heads. Drake's bill is open with a painted leather piece of eel grass in bill. "Gibian" carved on the undersides. Maker's business card on undersides indicate the drake is the first rocking head style decoy by the maker. Drake is dated 9/11, hen dated 8/13 and was made to match the drake. Measure 16" and 17" long.

Lot: 127 - William Gibian (b.1946), Onancock, Virginia.

Preening pintail. Hollow carved with raised, crossed wingtips and head twisted in breast preening pose. Gibian carved in underside. Maker's business card is signed and dated 5/15. Measures 20" long.

Lot: 128 - William Gibian (b.1946), Onancock, Virginia.

Large curlew. Deep relief wing carving and raised wingtips. "Gibian" carved in underside. Measures 20.5" long.

Lot: 129 - Cameron McIntyre (b.1968), New Church, Virginia.

Canada goose. Relief wing carving and down-looking head pose. "CTM 1998" carved in underside. Applied bill. Measures 24.5" long.

Lot: 130 - Cameron McIntyre (b.1968), New Church, Virginia.

Great white heron. Hollow carved with slight relief wing carving. "CTM" carved in underside. Stand included. Measures 36.25" long.

Lot: 131 - Cameron McIntyre (b.1968), New Church, Virginia.

Swimming brant. Hollow carved with relief wingtip carving. Swimming pose with carved eyes. "CTM" carved in underside. Measures 25" long.

Lot: 132 - Cameron McIntyre (b.1968), New Church, Virginia.

Black bellied plover. Relief wing carving and carved eyes. "CTM" carved in underside. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 133 - Cameron McIntyre (b.1968), New Church, Virginia.

Excellent canvasback in the style of Robert McGaw. Measures 15.5” long.

Lot: 134 - Eddie Wozny (b.1959), Cambridge, Maryland.

"An Army of Tree Frogs!" Excellent frog tree with four species of tree frogs. Species identified on underside of base. Signed by the maker. Tree measures 16" tall. Frogs measure 2.5" long.

Lot: 135 - Eddie Wozny (b.1959), Cambridge, Maryland.

American bull frog on lily pad. Highly detailed carving. Identified and signed on the underside. Frog measures 5.5" long, lily pad is 10" wide. 

Lot: 136 - Frank Finney (b.1947), Cape Charles, Virginia.

Outstanding pair of peacocks on terrestrial globe bases. Up looking heads with open beaks and graceful tails. Relief feather carving. Measure 13.5" tall including base.

Lot: 138 - Frank Finney (b.1947), Cape Charles, Virginia.

Bee-eater. Raised wings and split tail carving. Maker's ink stamp on underside. Measures 7" long, piece stands 7.75" tall.

Lot: 139 - Frank Finney (b.1947), Cape Charles, Virginia.

Hummingbird. Outstretched, dropped wings and relief tail feather carving. Maker's ink stamp on underside. Measures 7" long, piece stands 7.75" tall.

Lot: 140 - Frank Finney (b.1947), Cape Charles, Virginia.

Large lake trout fish plaque. Full round hollow carved body with deep relief gill carving and open mouth. Trout's length and weight painted on backboard. Maker's initials carved on back of board. Trout measures 35", plaque is 39".

Lot: 142 - Frank Finney (b.1947), Cape Charles, Virginia.

Yellow throated vireo. Raised, extended wingtips and relief tail feather carving. Identified and with maker's initials carved in underside. Measures 5.25" long.

Lot: 143 - Frank Finney (b.1947), Cape Charles, Virginia.

Yellow throated warbler. Relief tail feather carving. Identified and with maker's initials carved in underside. Measures 4.75" long.

Lot: 144 - Frank Finney (b.1947), Cape Charles, Virginia.

Miniature owl. Deep relief wing carving and slightly turned head. Maker's ink stamp on underside. Owl measures 6" tall. Full piece is 11.25" tall.

Lot: 145 - Frank Finney (b.1947), Cape Charles, Virginia.

Miniature owl. Deep relief wing carving and slightly turned head. Maker's ink stamp on underside. Owl measures 6" long, full piece is 11.5" tall with base.

Lot: 146 - Mark McNair (b.1950), Craddockville, Virginia.

Oversized black duck. Hollow carved with tucked head influenced by the Cobb family. "McNair" carved in underside and "5" carved under tail.  Measures 22" long.

Lot: 147 - Mark McNair (b.1950), Craddockville, Virginia.

Red-breasted merganser. Inlaid neck seat and carved eyes. Applied paint bristle crest. "McNair" carved in underside. Measures 20.5" long.

Lot: 148 - Mark McNair (b.1950), Craddockville, Virginia.

Miniature sleeping merganser. Relief wingtip carving. "McNair" carved in underside. Rigged and weighted with coffin style weight. Measures 4" long.

Lot: 149 - Mark McNair (b.1950), Craddockville, Virginia.

Long-tail duck. Slightly turned head and inlaid hardwood tail sprig. "McNair" carved in underside. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 150 - Mark McNair (b.1950), Craddockville, Virginia.

Pair of folky red knots. Plump little birds with deep relief wing carving and heads turned 90 degrees. "McNair" caved in undersides. Measure 6.5" and 7" long.

Lot: 151 - Mark McNair (b.1950), Craddockville, Virginia.

Feeding curlew. Deep relief wing carving and raised wingtips. "McNair" carved in underside. Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 152 - Mark McNair (b.1950), Craddockville, Virginia.

Yellowlegs. Carved in the style of Ira Hudson, with scratch feather paint detail. "McNair" carved in underside. Measures 11.5" long.

Lot: 153 - Bob White (b. 1939) Tullytown, Pennsylvania.

Rare swimming loon in summer plumage. Hollow carved with raised wingtips. Head is slightly turned. Signed and dated 1994 on underside. Measures 26" long.

Lot: 154 - Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, Pennsylvania.

Pair of hollow carved long-tailed ducks with raised wing tips and glass eyes. Signed and dated 2006.  Maker's signature weight on bottom. Drake measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 155 - Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, Pennsylvania.

Brant with raised crossed wing tips and slightly turned head. Maker's typical lead weight on underside.  Measures 17" long.

Lot: 156 - Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, Pennsylvania.

Hollow carved snakey neck Brant with tack eyes. Maker's oval brand on bottom.  Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 157 - Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, Pennsylvania.

Pair of hollow carved wigeon with raised wing tips and glass eyes.  Signed and dated 1995.  Maker's typical weight on underside.  Drake measures 14" long.

Lot: 157A - Horace "Hi" Crandall (1892-1969), Westwood, California.

Rigmate pair of mallards. Relief wingtip carving and slightly turned heads. Measure 15.25" and 15.75" long.

Lot: 157B - Charles Bergman (1856-1946), Astoria, Oregon.

Pintail. Large hollow carved decoy with appealing paint pattern on back. Measures 20.25" long.

Lot: 157C - Horace "Hi" Crandall (1892-1969), Westwood, California.

Pintail. Relief wing carving with raised wingtips. Chamfered lower edge of body. typical of the maker. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 157D - Charles Pice (1886-1957), Astoria, Oregon.

Pintail. Hollow carved with .5" bottom board. Measures 18.75" long.

Lot: 158 - John English (1848-1915), Florence, New Jersey.

Rare mallard hen. Hollow carved with raised V wingtip carving and relief tail feather carving. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 159 - Robert Freirich (1912-1971), Tullytown, Pennsylvania.

Black duck. Hollow carved with raised V wingtip carving. Incised wing and tail feather carving. From the maker's personal rig, with his name and town stamped in lead weight. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 160 - Joe King (1905-1992), Edgely, Pennsylvania.

Tucked head black duck. Hollow carved with raised V wingtip carving. From the maker's personal rg with name and town stamped in lead weight. Measures 15.25" long.

Lot: 161 - John English (1848-1915), Florence, New Jersey.

Rare pintail. Hollow carved low head model with raised V wingtip carving. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 162 - John English (1848-1915), Florence, New Jersey.

Rare mallard hen. Hollow carved with raised V wingtip carving. "DSC" stamped in underside for the Dave Campbell collection. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 163 - Jess Heisler (1891-1943), Burlington, New Jersey.

Tucked head black duck. Hollow carved three-piece body with raised V wingtip carving. Measures 14.5" long.

Lot: 164 - Dan English (1883-1962), Florence, New Jersey.

Low head black duck. Hollow carved with incised feather carving and raised V wingtips. "H. Lynn Bristol, PA" painted on underside. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 165 - Jess Heisler (1891-1943), Burlington, New Jersey.

Black duck. Three piece hollow carved body with raised V wingtips and relief tail feather carving. Measures 16.25" long.

Lot: 166 - John H. Baker (1916-2004), Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Early style black duck. Hollow carved with relief wingtip carving and tucked head. Maker's name and town stamped in lead weight. Measures 15.25" long.

Lot: 167 - Joe King (1905-1992), Edgely, Pennsylvania.

Mallard hen. Hollow carved with raised V wingtip carving. From the maker's personal rig with name and town stamped in lead weight. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 168 - Thomas Fitzpatrick (1887-1958) Delanco, New Jersey.

Tucked head black duck. Hollow carved with raised V wingtip carving and relief tail feather carving. From the Appleton rig, Bristol Pennsylvania. Copper rig tag on underside. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 169 - Joe King (1905-1992), Edgely, Pennsylvania.

Black duck, Retains original weights stamped "J.King, Edgely, PA." Signed "Jos. S. King" in underside. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 170 - John Dawson (1889-1959), Duck Island, New Jersey.

Canvasback. Hollow carved with raised neck seat. Never rigged or weighted. "JD" stamped in underside.  Writing in ink about the history of this decoy written on underside. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 171 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Excellent rigmate pair of swimming mergansers. Working birds with maker's oval brand on underside. Hen's head is slightly turned. Measure 19" long.

Lot: 172 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Early preening black duck. Deep relief crossed wingtips and relief tail feather carving. Chip carving on tail area. Maker's rectangle stamp on underside. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 173 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Canvasback with deep relief wing and tail feather carving. Maker's rectangle stamp on underside. Also signed and dated 1937 by the maker. George Thompson collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 15.75" long.

Lot: 174 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Large body black duck. Slightly turned head and maker's oval brand on underside. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 175 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Low head goldeneye hen. Pre-brand model. "Q" branded in underside for the Quandy collection. Measures 13.5" long.

Lot: 176 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Mallard. Maker's rectangle stamp on underside. Slighty turned head and relief tail and wingtip carving. Measures 17.25" long.

Lot: 177 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Goldeneye. Maker's oval brand on underside. Relief tail feather carving. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 178 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Decorative "wing-up" lesser yellowlegs. One applied uplifted wing with head turned to preen Maker's rectangle stamp on underside. Measures 6.25" long, stands 8.5" tall.

Lot: 179 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Black bellied plover. Mounted to decorative base. Signed "AE Crowell Cape Cod" with maker's rectangle stamp. Measures 9.5" long.

Lot: 179A - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Decorative walking yellowlegs. Raised wingtips and relief tail feather carving. Maker's signature and rectangle stamp on underside of base. Measures 13.25" long.

Lot: 180 - Keyes Chadwick (1865-1958), Oaks Bluff, Massachusetts.

Pair of red-breasted mergansers. Both with slightly turned heads and round inlaid lead weights. Drake from the Foote rig and so branded. Hen with Q brand for the Quandy collection. Measure 17.25" and 18" long.

Lot: 181 - Keyes Chadwick (1865-1958), Oaks Bluff, Massachusetts.

Redhead. Slightly turned head and round inlaid weight on underside. Measures 14.5" long.

Lot: 182 - Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Massachusetts.

Classic oversized black duck with reared back head and slight shoulder carving. Mackey collection ink stamp on the underside. Measures 18” long.

Lot: 182A - George Huey (1866-1947), Friendship, Maine.

Red-breasted merganser. Slightly turned, inlaid head with carved eyes and applied leather crest. Maker's name carved in underside. Measures 19.25" long.

Lot: 183 - Henry Ellison, Long Island, New York, circa 1880.

Rare root head heron. Removeable head with carved eyes and slight relief bill carving. Measures 27" long.

Lot: 184 - Captain Al Ketchem (1845-1926), Amityville, New York

Very rare red knot. With deep relief wing carving and raised wingtips. Measures 9.5" long.

Lot: 185 - John Dilley, Quogue, Long Island, New York.

Dowitcher in summer plumage. Smooth body style. Measures 10" long.

Lot: 186 - John Dilley, Quogue, Long Island, New York.

Black bellied plover. Smooth body style. Measures 10.25" long.

Lot: 187 - John Dilley, Quogue, Long Island, New York.

Black bellied plover in winter plumage. Relief wing and rare split tail carving. Illegible name in underside appears to be "C.A.L..." Measures 10" long.

Lot: 188 - John Dilley, Quogue, Long Island, New York.

Rare ruddy turnstone. Smooth body style. Measure 9" long.

Lot: 189 - Dowitcher from Long Island, late 19th century.

From the Rogers rig but unbranded. A plump bird in rare spring plumage with deeply carved eyes. “JS Fosdick” scratched in to the paint in underside. Measures 11” long.

Lot: 190 - Alonzo Foster (1841-1913), Hampton Bays, Long Island, New York.

Two piece curlew with bulbous head and appealing paint detail. Museum inventory number in red paint on underside. Measures 11.5" long.

Lot: 191 - Daniel Demott (1847-1930), East Rockaway, New York.

Black bellied plover. Carved eyes. Measures 10.5" long.

Lot: 192 - Obediah Verity (1813-1901), Seaford, Long Island, New York.

Plump black bellied plover with deep relief wing carving. Very wide head style with carved eyes on front of head. Measures 9.75" long.

Lot: 193 - William Bowman (1824-1906), Lawrence, Long Island.

Dowitcher with relief wing carving and raised wingtips. McCleery collection ink stamp on underside. 10.25" long.

Lot: 194 - William Bowman (1824-1906), Lawrence, Long Island.

Dowitcher with relief wing carving and raised wingtips. "H" branded in underside. McCleery collection ink stamp in underside. Measures 9.75" long.

Lot: 195 - Valentine Watts, Lawrence, New York.

Black bellied plover. Deep relief wing carving and extended wingtips. Very similar to the work of William Bowman. Measures 11.25" long.

Lot: 196 - Attributed to Charles Sumner Bunn.

Dowitcher. Relief wing carving and small bead eyes. Measures 10.75" long.

Lot: 197 - Feeding greater yellowlegs from Long Island, New York.

Iron bill and eyes. "S" carved in underside. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 198 - Tern from Long Island, New York, circa 1900.

Flat sided with split tail carving. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 199 - Captain Al Ketchem (1845-1926), Long Island, New York.

Rare cork body dowitcher with relief wing carving and shoe button eyes. Nelson collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 9.5" long.

Lot: 200 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Exceedingly rare wood duck. Solid body premier grade model with extended crest. Decoy was never rigged or weighted and was passed down in the Mason family. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 201 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Early pintail. Hollow carved premier grade with extended tail sprig and early uplooking head style. "JSM, GGH, A.T. Cabot" branded in underside. Measures 20" long.

Lot: 201A - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Very rare greenwing teal. Challenge grade with upswept head pose. “HB” stamped in lead weight. This model and species is described by Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, in “Mason Decoys – a Complete Pictorial Guide”, as exceptionally rare. Measures 12.25” long.

Lot: 202 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Goldeneye. Hollow carved premier grade. Measures 14.75" long.

Lot: 203 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Black duck. Hollow carved premier grade. Premier ink stamp on underside. Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 204 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Greenwing teal. Hollow carved premier grade. "FB & C" branded on underside. Measures 13" long.

Lot: 205 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Greenwing teal hen. Hollow carved premier grade. "HCW" painted on underside. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 206 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Canada goose. Premier grade model. Measures 25" long.

Lot: 207 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Redhead. Hollow carved premier grade. Branded "S.B. Gavitt" on underside. Measures 14.75" long

Lot: 208 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Common merganser. Hollow carved premier grade with snakey head and extended crest. Measures 18" long.

Lot: 209 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Pair of bluebills. Hollow carved premier grade models. Measure 13.75" long.

Lot: 210 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Rigmate pair of mallards. Challenge grade with snakey head style. Measure 17" long.

Lot: 211 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Bluewing teal. Premier grade with snakey head style. "NWE" carved in underside. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 212 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Brant. Challenge grade. Measures 20.25" long.

Lot: 213 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Mallard. Hollow carved premier grade. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 214 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Pair of canvasbacks. Premier grade Seneca Lake models. Measure 16" and 16.5" long.

Lot: 214A - Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893), Detroit, Michigan.

Pair of mallards. Hen with metal tack eyes. Drake with shoe button eyes. Measure 16.25" long.

Lot: 214B - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Bluewing teal hen. Tack eye model with round inlaid weight in underside. Measures 11.5" long.

Lot: 214C - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Bluewing teal. Painted eye model. Measures 12" long. Chris Mackey Collection

Lot: 214D - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Bufflehead. Standard grade glass eye model. "W" branded on underside. Measures 12.75" long.

Lot: 215 - Ogden Pleissner (1905-1983), watercolor.

Signed lower left. Image measures 16 ½ x 25 ½ in. Frame measures 27 1/4 x 36 in.

Lot: 215A - Edmund Osthaus (1858-1928), watercolor on paper.

Image size 22" x 30". Signed. Two setters on point. In gilded period frame. 

Lot: 216 - Frank Stick (1884-1966), oil on canvas.

Signed lower left. Image measures 27 ½ x 19 ½ in. Frame measures 33 ½ x 26 in.

Lot: 217 - David Maass (b.1929), oil on board.

Image measures 19.5" x 23.5". Frame measures 25.5" x 29.5". Signed.

Lot: 218 - David Maass (b.1929), oil on board.

White wing scoter, titled "Cruising the Coast". Image measures 23.5" x 32", frame measures 30.5" x 38.5". Signed.

Lot: 219 - Lem Ward (1896-1984), oil on canvas.

Image measures 17.5" x 23.5", frame is 22" x 27.5".Signed and dated 1955. Inscription on back to reads "To my best friends Louis and Elaine, Lem." 

Lot: 220 - David Hagerbaumer (1921-2014), watercolor on paper.

Depicting incoming mallards. Signed and dated 1981 lower left. Image measures 22" x 29". 

Lot: 221 - John Whorf (1903-1959), watercolor on paper.

After a painting by Frank Benson. Image measures 20.5" x 29". Frame measures 32" x 40". Signed.

Lot: 222 - Milton Weiler (1910-1974), watercolor on paperboard.

Signed below tail. Silver wrapped fly used to catch the fish is mounted on work. Image measures 7 ¼ x 12 in. Frame measures 14 ¼ x 18 in.

Lot: 223 - Frances Lee Jaques (1887-1969), oil on canvas board.

Image measures 7.75" x 10.75". Frame measures 11.5" x 14.5". Signed.

Lot: 224 - David Hagerbaumer (1921-2014), watercolor on paper.

Of landing pintails and widgeon. Signed lower right. Image measures 20.75" x 29".

Lot: 225 - John Newton Howitt (1885-1958), oil on canvas.

Signed lower right. Image measures 24 x 25 in. Frame measures 30 ½ x 31 ½ in.

Lot: 226 - Arthur T. Hutchins (1887-1919), oil on canvas.

Signed lower left. Image measures 29 ¼ x 20 ¼ in. Frame measures 33 ½ x 24 in.

Lot: 227 - Peggy Watkins, oil on canvas.

Signed. Titled "Yellowlab". Image measures 13.5" x 17.5". Frame measures 22.5" x 26.5".

Lot: 228 - William Schaldach (1896-1982), watercolor on paper.

Signed lower left. Image measures 11 ½ x 8 ¼ in. Frame measures 19 ¼ x 15 in.

Lot: 229 - Jim Foote (1925-2004), oil on canvas.

Image size 24" x 48", frame is 32" x 55". Signed and dated '03. Fishing the Ausabel River in Norther Michigan from an Ausabel river boat. 

Lot: 230 - Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960), oil on canvas.

Signed lower right with personal inscription for wedding day. Image measures 9 ¾ x 11 ¾ in. Frame measures 12 ¾ x 14 ¾ in.

Lot: 231 - Harry Antis (1942-2002), oil on board.

Signed lower left. Dated 1982 with copyright. Large image, measures 29.5" x 19.5". Well executed fine detail on geese. Professionally matted and framed.

Lot: 232 - Robert Genn, oil on canvas.

Image measures 21.5" x 29.5". Signed. Native American boy in headdress with teppee camp in background. Titled "A Call to Told Poetry Bill Window-Rock"

Lot: 233 - John Seery Lester, oil on board.

Image measures 7.25" x 4.75". Frame measures 19" x 16.5". Signed. Dated '85. Prelim study written lower left.

Lot: 234 - Ambrose Webster (1869-1935), oil on canvas.

Image measures 9” x 12.25”, frame measures 16.75" x 20.25". Signed and dated 1887. 

Lot: 235 - Ambrose Andrews (1805-1859), oil on canvas.

Image measures 22" x 30". Signed.Titled "Sunset Along the Hudson". Retains Boston Canvas stamp. Period frame.

Lot: 237 - Ralph Crosby Smith (1907-1962), oil on board.

Image measures 16.5" x 11.75", frame measures 29.25" x 23". 

Lot: 238 - Will Goebel, oil on canvas.

Image measures 15.5" x 27.5". Frame is 22" x 34". Signed and copyrighted. 

Lot: 239 - Brett Smith (b.1958), watercolor.

Titled "Good Prospects". Image measures 14" x 21". Copyright 1997. Signed and dated lower right. Professionally framed and matted.

Lot: 240 - Art LaMay (b.1938), watercolor on paper board.

Canada geese. Signed. Professionally framed and matted. Image measures 24" x 32". Frame measures 36" x 44".

Lot: 241 - Unknown artist, circa 1900, oil on board.

Of hanging trout. With faux birds eye maple background. Unsigned. Image measures 18" x 11.5".

Lot: 242 - Maynard Reese, Federal Duck Stamp.

Etching and stamp. Professionally framed and matted. From the season of 1959-1960. Frame is 15" x 13.5". 

Lot: 243 - A set of federal migratory game stamps.

Featuring 1934-2025. Framed in two individual frames. Most stamps are unsigned. Only one stamp appears to have been signed 1937. Largest frame measures 33.5" x 32".  Other measures 18" x 22".

Lot: 244 - William Schaldach (1896-1982), watercolor.

Titled "Grouse Flushing". Signed at lower edge. Image measures 17.25" x 21.25".

Lot: 245 - Frank Benson (1862-1951), Massachusetts.

Etching of ducks landing, signed lower left, frame measures 15.75" by 18.5"

Lot: 246 - Benson B. Moore (1882-1974), etching.

Titled "Canvasbacks." Signed in lower left with "50" in lower right. Image measures 7" x 7.5", frame measures 13.75" x 14".

Lot: 247 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

first half 20th century. Carved wooden plaque of two pheasants rooster and hen. Board measures 22" x 15" x 1 1/2" deep. Heavy relief carving. Carved eyes. Early dove tail strapping support on back. 

Lot: 248 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Relief carved jumping German brown trout. Glass eye, metal strapping on back and sides. Written in pencil "Made by Oscar Peterson 223 Cadillac, Michigan, German brown trout." Plaque measures 2 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 1/2".

Lot: 249 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Relief carved rainbow trout with desirable flip tail. Glass eye, metal strapping on back and sides. Written in pencil "Made by Oscar Peterson 223 Cadillac, Michigan, Rainbow trout." Plaque measures 2 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 1/2".

Lot: 250 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Relief carved brook trout. Glass eye, metal strapping on back and sides. Written in pencil "Made by Oscar Peterson 223 Cadillac, Michigan, brook trout." Plaque measures 2 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 1/2". 

Lot: 251 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

2nd quarter 20th century. Fat sucker fish decoy. With tack eyes. Measures 9 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/5". 

Lot: 252 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Brook trout with tack eyes and so called cut gill, 1st half 20th century. Measures 9.5" x 1.25" tall x .75" wide.

Lot: 253 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

2nd quarter 20th century. Walleye fish decoy with carved eyes. Measures 8 1/2" x 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" tall

Lot: 253A - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Brown trout, 1st half 20th century. Measures 8.25" x 1.25" x 5/8".

Lot: 254 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Trout fish decoy. 2nd quarter 20th century. Brown trout with tack eyes. Measures 7" long x 3/4" wide x 1 1/8" tall.

Lot: 255 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

2nd half 20th century. Shiner fish decoy with tack eyes. Measures 9" x 3/4" x 1 1/4".

Lot: 256 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

1st half 20th century. Brook trout with tack eyes. Measures 8" x 5/8" x 1 1/8".

Lot: 257 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Brook trout fish decoy. 1st half 20th century. Tack eyes. Measures 7" x 1/2" x 1".

Lot: 258 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Pike fish decoy with tack eyes. Measures 8" x 5/8" x 1 1/8".

Lot: 259 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

2nd quarter 20th century. Perch fish decoy. With tack eyes. Measures 7" x 3/4" x 1 1/8".

Lot: 260 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

2nd quarter 20th century. Tack eye with natural side fish decoy. Measures 7 1/2" x 3/4" x 1 1/4".

Lot: 261 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

1st half 20th century. Rainbow trout fish decoy with painted eyes. Measures 5" x 1/2" x 3/4".

Lot: 262 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Sucker fish decoy with tack eyes. Measures 7 1/4" x 5/8" x 1".

Lot: 263 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Pike fish decoy with tack eyes. Measures 5" x 5/8" x 3/4".

Lot: 264 - Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

Shiner fish decoy with small tack eyes. Measures 5 1/4" x 1/2" x 3/4".

Lot: 265 - Frog spearing decoy.

Possibly by Oscar Peterson. Tack eyes. Measures 6.5" long.

Lot: 266 - Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Fish decoy, Shad circa 1935. One of only two or three known. Thoughtfully blended paint. Metal fins and what appears to be caved form a piece of Mahogany. 

Lot: 267 - Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Walleye fish decoy, 1st half 20th century. Made from a piece of walnut. Glass eyes. Metal fins. Belly is painted silver. Measures 15.25" long.

Lot: 268 - Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Fish decoy, 1st half 20th century. Perch with copper metal fins and bead and copper nail eyes. Measures 6" long.

Lot: 269 - Auggie Janner, Mt Clemens, Michigan, 2nd to 3rd quarter 20th century.

Shiner fish decoy. Made from mahogany or walnut. Carved open mouth. Metal fins and wooden tail. Slight gill carving. Paint pattern is very similar to those found on Hans Janner fish decoys. Measures 5.25" long.

Lot: 270 - Auggie Janner, Mt Clemens, Michigan, 2nd to 3rd quarter 20th century.

Fish decoy, circa 1950. With glass eyes, metal fins, and wooden tail. Carved mouth. 

Lot: 271 - Frank Kuss (1871-1950), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Fish decoy, 1st quater 20th century. Bass with tack eyes, carved mouth, and metal fins. 13" long.

Lot: 272 - Ted Vandenbosch (1887-1953), Mt Clemens, Michigan.

Fish decoy, 1st quarter 20th century. Pike with tack eyes, carved gills, and open mouth. Metal fins and wooden tail. Measures 9.5" long.

Lot: 273 - Cross hatched sucker fish decoy, Lake St. Clair, circa 1900.

Intricate cross hatch carving on body. With inserted glass eyes, one of which is a replacement. Measures 13" long.

Lot: 274 - Tom Schroeder (1886-1976), Detroit, Michigan.

Perch fish decoy, 1st half 20th century. Four metal fins. Carved painted eyes. Measures 7" long.

Lot: 275 - Alexander Yock Meldrum (1887-1971), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Early fish decoy with articulated tail. A catfish with red glass eyes, carved gills and mouth. Metal fins. Collection sticker on underside indicates it was in the Ron Swanson collection. 9" long.

Lot: 276 - Fish decoy, Lake St. Clair, Michigan.

Fish decoy, unknown maker. Glass eyes, carved gills and mouth. Metal fins and wooden tail. Measures 12" long.

Lot: 277 - Early sucker fish decoy, Lake St. Clair, Michigan.

1st or 2nd quarter 20th century. Glass eyes and carved gills. Metal fins and wooden tail. Measures 12.25" long.

Lot: 278 - Issaac Gouellet Mt Clemens Michigan.

Pike fish decoy. Glass eyes, carved gills and mouth. Measures 19" long.

Lot: 279 - Jess Ramey, Cadillac, Michigan.

Carved fish plaque of a brook trout. Written in pencil, "December 25, 1955. To Floyd and Gloria best wished for a merry Christmas, mom and dad. Made by Jess Ramey." Measures 8.25", plaque is 6.25" x 12.5".

Lot: 280 - Abe Dehate (1890-1968), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Fish decoy, 1st quarter 20th century. Bass with tack eyes. Deeply carved gills and open mouth. Side of fish is painted with a blend of gold, green, and darker tones of black. Metal fins with wooden tail. Measures 10" long.

Lot: 281 - Gordon Pecor Fox, Mt. Clemens Michigan, 1st half 20th century.

Fish decoy. Glass eyes and open mouth. Signed on underside and dated 1982. Measures 10.5" long.

Lot: 282 - Gordon Pecor Fox, Mt. Clemens Michigan, 1st half 20th century.

Perch fish decoy, circa 1950. Tack eyes, carved gills and mouth. Metal fins and wooden tail. Measures 10".

Lot: 283 - Abe Dehate (1890-1968), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Fish decoy, circa 1950. Perch fish decoy with carved eyes, double carved gills and mouth. Metal fins with wooden tail. Measures 10.5" long.

Lot: 284 - Abe Dehate (1890-1968), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Perch fish decoy with glass eyes, and carved gills and mouth. Metal fins and wooden tail. Measures 11" long.

Lot: 285 - Ed Irwin, Lake Chautauqua, New York.

Perch fish decoy, 4th quarter 19th century. Tack eyes with carved gill and mouth. Metal fins and leather tail. Measures 7.5" long.

Lot: 286 - Harry Seymour, Bemus Point, New York.

Fish decoy. Wonderfully blended sides from dark back to multiple shades of green to white on belly. Carved mouth and gills with tack eyes. Leather fins. Finely placed dots, probably applied with a single horse hair. Measures 7.25" long.

Lot: 287 - Ed Irwin, Lake Chautauqua, New York.

Brown trout fish decoy, last quarter 19th century. Carved mouth and gills. Tack eyes. Leather tail. Measures 7" long.

Lot: 288 - Ed Irwin, Lake Chautauqua, New York.

Fish decoy, last quater 19th century. Tack yes and carved mouth and gill. Leather tail. Measures 7.25" long.

Lot: 289 - Fish decoy, Lake Chautauqua, New York, last quarter 19th century.

Tack eyes and carved mouth and gill. Leather tail. Similar to work of Harry Seymour. Measures 7" long.

Lot: 290 - Fish decoy, Lake Chautauqua, New York, 3rd quarter 19th century.

Tack eyes with carved gill, mouth, line tie drilled through back. Leather tail. Measures 7.25" long.

Lot: 291 - Fish decoy, Lake Chautauqua, New York, circa 1900.

Possibly a catfish. Carved gills and mouth. Tack eyes. Leather tail. Measures 9" long.

Lot: 292 - Fish decoy, Lake Chautauqua, New York, circa 1900.

Perch fish decoy. Carved mouth. Tack eyes and leather tail. With attached jig stick. Measures 6.5" long.

Lot: 294 - Fish decoy, Lake Chautauqua, New York, 2nd half 19th century.

Trout fish decoy with tack eyes, carved gills and mouth. Leather tail. Measures 7.75" long. 

Lot: 295 - William Faue (1878-1950), Hanover, Minnesota.

1st half 20th century. Fish decoy. Measures 6.5" long.

Lot: 296 - William Faue (1878-1950), Hanover, Minnesota.

Fish decoy. $1.25 cents written on underside of one fin. Measures 7" long.

Lot: 297 - William Faue (1878-1950), Hanover, Minnesota.

Multi-colored trout fish decoy. 1st half 20th century. Measures 5.5" long. 

Lot: 298 - John Ryden, Atikin, Minnesota.

Trout fish decoy, 1st quarter 20th century. With tack eyes. Measures 7" long.

Lot: 299 - John Ryden, Atikin, Minnesota.

Trout fish decoy, 1st quarter 20th century. Tack eyes with carved gill. Measures 6.5" long.

Lot: 300 - Alfred/Andrew, Helmer, Wisconsin.

Trout fish decoy with tack eyes and metal fins. Jig stick included. Measures 7.5" long.

Lot: 301 - Two frog spearing decoys.

Both vintage. Largest measures 4".