- TOY DUCKS, YELLOW DUCK, AND BLUEBILLEvans
TOY DUCKS, YELLOW DUCK, AND BLUEBILLEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
16 in. long
A lot of four Evans decoys including a yellow duck, a toy duck, a restored toy duck, and a repainted mammoth grade Bluebill with Evans stamp.
As found.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 169, exact yellow duck illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- THREE RARE BLACK DUCKSEvans Duck Decoy
THREE RARE BLACK DUCKSEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
"Walter Evans black duck decoys are the most prized decoys of Evans collectors," reports the Evans book.
As found.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, pp. 141-142, two exact decoys illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- COOTEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,
COOTEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
13 1/2 in. long
The underside of this green-billed decoy has the factory stamp.
Original and working paint with heavy gunning wear, including bill and tail chips.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- GOLDENEYE HENEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,
GOLDENEYE HENEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
The Evans book goes in depth on the mysteries of what is called a goldeneye hen. Indeed, there are no known Evans drake whistlers. This decoy bears a bolt as a weight on the underside.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and a re-glued neck.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- THREE DIVER DECOYSEvans Duck Decoy Co.
THREE DIVER DECOYSEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
largest is 18 in. long
The mammoth-grade canvasback hen is branded "OA," the standard-grade canvasback hen bears the Evans stamp, and the mammoth-grade redhead drake bears the Evans stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some cracks and dings.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 133, exact hen illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- THE EVANS BUFFLEHEAD DRAKEEvans Duck
THE EVANS BUFFLEHEAD DRAKEEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 in. long
This is the only known example of an Evans bufflehead.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 71, exact decoy illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvans
EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
18 in. long
As found.
Provenance: Jim Wilder Collection (drake)
Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- TWO CANVASBACK HENSEvans Duck Decoy
TWO CANVASBACK HENSEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI
15 in. long
The competitive-grade hen has been struck with a "G.W.P." brand.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, pp. 131 and 136, exact decoys illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- COMPETITIVE-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvans
COMPETITIVE-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 1/2 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some cracks with touch-up.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 46, exact decoys illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- COMPETITIVE-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvans
COMPETITIVE-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
16 in. long
The hen is branded "PGC."
Drake appears to be original paint with heavy gunning wear. Hen is as found.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, pp. 31 and 118, exact drake illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- COMPETITIVE-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvans
COMPETITIVE-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 3/4 in. long
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and cracks in hen.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 96, exact pair illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.
- EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvans
EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
16 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and Terry Smart, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory," Lawsonville, NC, 2017, p. 38, exact drake illustrated.
Exhibited: Memphis, TN, Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Heritage Center, "Evans Duck Decoy Factory: Collection of Terry Smart," 2021-2023.