- BILL MACK (B. 1949): RHAPSODYBill Mack
BILL MACK (B. 1949): RHAPSODYBill Mack (B. 1949): Rhapsody, bonded bronze in a lacquered frame; signed lower left and inscribed "IP-3 / 5" Dimensions: 55 x 31 x 9 in. (139.7 x 78.7 x 22.9 cm.), Frame: 42 1/2 x 68 1/2 in. (108 x 174 cm.) Condition:
- BILL MACK (B.1944) BONDED BRONZE ELEPHANT
BILL MACK (B.1944) BONDED BRONZE ELEPHANT STAMPEDEFramed bonded bronze wall sculpture, Stampede, numbered 61 of 75, signed at upper right Bill Mack (Minnesota, b.1944), depicting elephants, the center representation three dimensional, overall: approx 41.5"h, 53.5"w
- BILL MACK (USA BORN 1949) BONDED SAND
BILL MACK (USA BORN 1949) BONDED SAND RELIEF. Signed and from a Brooklyn NY estate. Dimensions: Framed 40" x 74" & Sculpture 29" x 64" Condition: Good.
- BILL MACK (AMERICAN, B.1949). Untitled,
BILL MACK (AMERICAN, B.1949). Untitled, Nude Female. Signed and numbered AP3 /10 at lower right. From a Westchester County, NY estate. Dimensions: 79"h x 15"d x 36"w Condition: Good. Few minor scuffs and scratches. *Description and condition updated on 7/15/23.
- BILL MACK 'TOGETHER' BONDED BRONZE SCULPTUREBill
BILL MACK 'TOGETHER' BONDED BRONZE SCULPTUREBill Mack, American (Born1944). 'Together' is a three dimensional framed sculpture of bonded bronze and mixed metals in relief. Signed and numbered 117/120. Measures 37"H x 47"W.
- MACKEY-WHEELER BLACK DUCKCharles E.
MACKEY-WHEELER BLACK DUCKCharles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949)
Stratford, CT, c. 1940
17 1/4 in. long
This Connecticut classic features a refined hollow pine body, turned head, and Shang’s signature scratch feather paint on the head. Beyond the excellent form and condition of the carving, its history is remarkable. Much of which is referenced on its underside of this decoy.
One painted inscription by its first owner after Wheeler reads, “Given by ‘Shang’ to his friend Chas. Disbrow 1940.” Dixon Merkt describes Disbrow as “one of Shang’s most accomplished disciples.” Disbrow also notes the transfer “From C.D. 3/27/54” to Bill Mackey. “From Bill Mackey 1955” is written in pencil noting the transfer to fellow collector Frank Ashe. A brass tag numbered “222” is attributed to the Ashe Collection. After passing through the Ashe family, the bird settled in the Donald Kirson Collection and bears his sticker. Like many of Kirson’s best birds, this decoy was exhibited at the Ward Museum in Salisbury, Maryland, and is marked as such. Lastly, the underside bears a large debossed “WHEELER.”
Excellent original paint with light gunning wear. Tight hairline crack in bill has been perfectly reset with a minute spot of touch-up.
Provenance: Charles Disbrow Collection, acquired from the maker
William J. Mackey Collection, acquired from the above
Frank Ashe Collection
Private Collection, by descent from the above
Donald Kirson Collection
Literature: The Ward Museum, "Masters of Decoy and Wildfowl Carvings: The Kirson Collection," Salisbury, MD, 2011, p. 4, exact decoy illustrated.
- BILL MACK (AMERICAN, B. 1949) 34" x
BILL MACK (AMERICAN, B. 1949) 34" x 23" sculpture Dazzle. Bonded sand, signed lower left, in a white frame, overall 44 ½" x 33 ½.
- BILL MACK (AMERICAN, B. 1949) 29" x
BILL MACK (AMERICAN, B. 1949) 29" x 58" sculpture Radiance. Bonded sand, signed upper right, in a white frame, overall 42 ½" x 73 ½".
- SCULPTURE, BILL MACK Bill Mack (American,
SCULPTURE, BILL MACK Bill Mack (American, b. 1949), "Winsome," bonded sand sculpture, signed upper left, edition 66/95, overall: 48"h x 28"w x 7"d. Provenance: Purchased in Santa Fe, NM in 2000.
- SCULPTURE, BILL MACK Bill Mack (American,
SCULPTURE, BILL MACK Bill Mack (American, b. 1949), "Winsome," bonded sand sculpture, signed upper left, edition 66/95, overall: 48"h x 28"w x 7"d. Provenance: Purchased in Santa Fe, NM in 2000.
- SCULPTURE, BILL MACK Bill Mack (American,
SCULPTURE, BILL MACK Bill Mack (American, b. 1949), Torso of a Woman, bonded sand sculpture, signed lower center, edition VI/XX, overall: 49.25"h x 29.5"w x 8"d
- BILL MACK (AMERICAN, B. 1944) SIGNED
BILL MACK (AMERICAN, B. 1944) SIGNED BRONZE SCULPTURE"Charisma." Depicts woman standing on one foot, with arms raised, holding her head tilted to one side. Artist signed, numbered 89/150, and dated 1995, back right.
Artist: Bill Mack
Dimensions: 7.5" L x 7.5" W x 21.75" H
Country of Origin: United States
Condition:
Age related wear.