(2) Duck decoys & books, c/o CanvasbackDrake by Hutch Decoy Carving Ltd 1984 (16" l x 7" h), Mallard (15-1/2" w x 6-1/2" h), "The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings" by Adele Earnest, "Decoy Ducks" by Bob...
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RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKENathan RowleyHorner (1882-1942)
West Creek, NJ, c. 1930
15 1/2 in. long
James Doherty selected a nearly identical decoy for his collection which is illustrated in his "Classic New Jersey...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinnacle gunning decoys out of New Jersey. In addition to its...
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GOOSEStanley Grant (1877-1953)
Barnegat,NJ, c. 1925
23 1/2 in. long
Photographed in Doherty's "Classic New Jersey Decoys" book, this hollow decoy represents one of Grant's finest decoys with great form, paint,...
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PREENING BLUEBILL PAIRThomas "Tom" Marshall(1903 - 1983)
Fairfield, CT, c. 1935
13 in. long
In addition to being an accomplished carver, Marshall was "the" expert on Connecticut decoys. Indeed, Marshall was both a...
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RARE AND EARLY TUCKED-HEAD BLACK DUCKFerdinandBach (1888-1967)
Detroit, MI, c. 1926
19 in. long
This decoy and its rigmate, lot 457, represent half of the known black ducks by Bach. These rare and highly distinct birds...
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RARE AND EARLY SLEEPING BLACK DUCKFerdinandBach (1888-1967)
Detroit, MI, c. 1926
16 in. long
This decoy and its rigmate, lot 458, represent half of the known black ducks by Bach. These rare and highly distinct birds...
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FEEDING PINTAIL PAIRHarold "Pappy" Kidwell(1895-1982)
Berkeley, CA, c. 1980
20 in. long
This well-documented pair of rare feeding pintails in two poses were made by one of California's more colorful characters, who...
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FLYING BRANTGeorge William McLellan(1897-1987)
Eureka, CA, c. 1941
24 in. long, 41 in. wingspan
One of only nine flying decoys originally created for this legendary rig. Few would argue that Bill McLellan’s...
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IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull(1840-1915)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1856
17 1/2 in. long
An exceptional Delaware River pintail drake, this example is a regional archetype quite distinct in form from other...
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IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF SEVEN SOUTHERNDECOY BOOKS Five important titles include American Bird Decoys by William Mackey. Jr, Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen, Carteret Waterfowl Heritage by Jack Dudley, Waterfowl...
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Lot six various decoy books including''Know Your Ducks....'' ''American Wildfowl Decoys'' (Waingrow) ''The Art Of The Decoy'' (Earnest) ''Factory Decoys'' (Delph) ''The Art Of The Decoy'' (Earnest)....
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