- A pair of Continental figures,
A pair of Continental figures, herding geese and feeding the ducks and other Continental figures
- TWO PATINATED BRONZE WATERFOWL,
TWO PATINATED BRONZE WATERFOWL, CHINESE GOOSE ANDTWO PATINATED BRONZE WATERFOWL, Chinese goose and gander, standing pose, 16.5 and 22 inch heights.
- PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND GOOSEA standing
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND GOOSEA standing and feeding Canada Goose decoy with wooden legs and having an untouched surface. Initialled on the bottom "AH". Prince Edward Island, early 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Appelant Bernache du Canada debout et se nourrissant avec pattes en bois, surface intacte. Signé en bas "AH". Î.-P.-É, début 20e siècle. Collection Allio. 10" x 29" x 9.5".
- Hovering Geese by Frank Weston
Hovering Geese by Frank Weston Benson Frank Weston Benson (American 1862-1951) ?1922. Drypoint on paper from an edition of 150 signed in graphite l.l. catalogue raisonn? Paff 213; 13.75 x 11 in. (plate).EXHIBITIONS:1923 Second International Exhibition of Etchings Property of the Toledo Museum of Art Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund Condition: Glued down to board.
- PAIR OF BOEHM CANADIAN GEESEPAIR
PAIR OF BOEHM CANADIAN GEESEPAIR OF BOEHM CANADIAN GEESE, model 408F, one modeled standing with two ducklings, and the other with neck raised, each atop oval stepped porcelain bases (2)
- Trio of Large Geese, modeled of
Trio of Large Geese, modeled of wood and palm tree knees, probably of Caribbean origin, h. 17" to 33", w. 21" to 32".
- STANDING CANADA GOOSEJerry Mastin
STANDING CANADA GOOSEJerry Mastin (1880-1959)
Portland, OR, 1937
26 in. long
This iconic and peerless rig of geese was initiated by the request of Mastin’s hunting partner, Roger Eaton, for use in harvested wheat fields. The exceedingly refined construction of this rig took too much of Mastin’s time for him to complete the planned dozen in time for hunting season, so the rig began with nine. The numbers dwindled by the time collectors found the rig in 1972. One whole bird and the only feeding head were lost and another neck has been replaced. This attrition brings the maximum known whole birds down to only six. All of the birds were found in repaint with lamp black. This survivor and its handful of rigmates have found new fields of plenty in the eyes of authors, curators, and collectors.
The scarcity of these birds aside, Gerald Rosenthal in the “Great Book” writes, “…the Jerry Mastin Canada geese are among those that stand out, not because of their rarity, but because of the special qualities transferred to the wood by the artistic decoy carver.” It is no wonder Mastin never completed his original concept of a dozen geese as the workmanship in this decoy is among the finest seen in any decoy. The body circumference is thirty inches and it's hollowed as thin as any Nantucket, Delaware River, or Ontario masterwork with no apparent body seam visible. Slight wing separation down the back leads to a raised neck seat for the removable head. A mortise-and-tenon joint is numbered “3” on both sides and is faced in copper. Lastly, two small wooden pegs under the neck slip into the body for secure alignment. The thin neck raises in a sentinel position and flares out an exceptionally well-carved head.
The product of Mastin’s efforts is “Unquestionably, the finest Canada goose decoys made in the west,” write Miller and Hanson, “and perhaps all of North America...” Like many of the history’s greatest makers, including Crowell, Cobb, Schoenheider, and the Dovetailed Maker, Mastin not only rose to the unique challenges of the goose, but also elevated the decoy making craft to a premier level in doing so.
“No piece of carving, other than the geese, is known or needs to be known. Mr. Eaton's geese assure Mastin's place as a master carver.” Gerald Rosenthal “The Great Book of Waterfowl Decoys”
“Unquestionably, the finest Canada goose decoys made in the west, and perhaps all of North America, are the nine field geese carved by Jerry Mastin of Portland, Oregon in 1937.” — Miller and Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast”
Mix of original and repaint with the rig's black having been removed and even wear. Approximately one inch of mounting flange on underside is reset.
Provenance: Roger Eaton Rig
Lew Clingan Collection
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the above
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, pp. 70, 103-104, and 108, exact decoy and rigmates illustrated.
Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, pp. 261-265, rigmate illustrated.
Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 264 and back cover, rigmate illustrated.
Gene and Linda Kangas, "Decoys: A North American Survey," Spanish Fork, UT, 1983, p. 280, top bird, rigmate illustrated.
- ART LAMAY (CONTEMPORARY FLORIDA)
ART LAMAY (CONTEMPORARY FLORIDA) Monumental view of Six Resting Canada Geese, watercolor and gouache on paper, signed lower right, in faux burled frame, under grey mat with gilt liner, having UV plexiglass, OS: 45" x 65", SS: 29 1/2" x 49 1/2", scuff to plexiglass at top.
- PR FIBERGLASS CANADIAN GEESE PROP
PR FIBERGLASS CANADIAN GEESE PROP DISPLAY FIGURES Unknown,20th CenturyA very large and fun pair of Canadian Geese sculptures with poseable heads and jointed attachments.
- (2) CAST STONE FIGURAL GARDEN SCULPTURES,
(2) CAST STONE FIGURAL GARDEN SCULPTURES, GEESE(lot of 2) Cast stone garden sculptures, Geese, 20thc., with textured feathers, approx 24.5"h, 10"w, 14"d
- (3) PAINTED CAST STONE GEESE GARDEN
(3) PAINTED CAST STONE GEESE GARDEN SCULPTURES(lot of 3) Cast stone geese, polychrome painted with inset eyes, (one) seated, (one) with beak open, standing on green textured base, (one) with beak closed, standing on green textured base; all with evidence of outdoor use, tallest: approx 22.5"h
- 46 vintage composition geese, ducks,
46 vintage composition geese, ducks, chickens, turkey etc. including some marked Germany, largest goose 4"l, 6 bisque geese, small earthenware pigs, and 3 additional geese (missing feet, not pictured), etc. scattered small losses.
- Country scene with several geese,
Country scene with several geese, oil on board; 7 1/2" x 9 1/2"; signed Hicks lower left.
- ANTIQUE GOOSE DECOY Carved and
ANTIQUE GOOSE DECOY Carved and Painted Wooden Standing Canada Goose, solid body, set on iron spike form legs, 16" high, 31 1/2" x 7". Body shrinkage crack.
- Chinese Sancai Geese Chinese 19th
Chinese Sancai Geese Chinese 19th century. A pair of standing ceramic ducks having?sancai glaze on each unmarked; ht. 9.5 lg. 7.5 in. Property of the Zeiser Museum St. Louis MO Condition: Minor wear otherwise good condition.
- 2 Boehm porcelain figurines, Canada
2 Boehm porcelain figurines, Canada Geese, G-408 R, 7 1/2" l, male 7 1/2" h, female 4 1/2" high Estimate $200-400
- (5) PCS. FACTORY SILHOUETTE SNOW
(5) PCS. FACTORY SILHOUETTE SNOW GEESEIncluding: bag of five flat waxed and printed card forms of snow geese decoys (heads fold in on grommets) each 22'' l. with stakes in bag with shoulder strap. Private collection Rochester MI.
- CANADA GOOSE BY JOSEPH LINCOLN
CANADA GOOSE BY JOSEPH LINCOLN A superb example of a swimming Canada goose. This bird has a very delicate feathering pattern (the stippling is heavier on most of his geese), and delineations on its wing tips, something almost never seen on geese. Overall wonderful example worthy of any collection. Unsigned. Identified as "CANADA GOOSE" in pencil on bottom.
6" long.
Surface original and excellent in all respects.
- HUTSCHENREUTHER PORCELAIN MODEL
HUTSCHENREUTHER PORCELAIN MODEL OF TWO SNOW GEESE IN FLIGHT: A graceful study of geese in flight over the waters waves. Sculptor was Achtziger. 13 1/2'' x 11'' x 13''.
- A Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Geese 20th c. the long-legged birds raised on domed rockwork bases height 24 3/4 in.
- WARD E. HERRMANN CANADIAN GEESE
WARD E. HERRMANN CANADIAN GEESE WC PAINTING New York,1936-2009Naturalist work depicting five geese foraging in the shallows of a tranquil beach while a gaggle of fifteen take flight in the background.
- An eight piece set of carved and
An eight piece set of carved and painted wood geese by carver Ted Hanks. Four spread wing examples with wall hangers and four grounded examples (wood shelf not included). Birds in flight 7”H x 7.5”W x 4”D, Grounded examples 3”H x 4”W x 2”D Condition: slight chipping on underside of wings CT Transfer Fee $30
- HOLLOW-CARVED CANADA GOOSEFrom
HOLLOW-CARVED CANADA GOOSEFrom New Jersey. Maker unknown. In swimming position.
- FRANCES LEE JAQUES (NY/IL, 1887-1969)
FRANCES LEE JAQUES (NY/IL, 1887-1969) Five Canada Geese Take Flight from Rocky Terrain, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in the original Arts & Crafts gilt molded panel frame, OS: 24" x 24", SS: 13 1/2" x 13 1/2", fine condition.
- RUNAR G. RODELL (AZ/SWEDEN, 1898-1983)
RUNAR G. RODELL (AZ/SWEDEN, 1898-1983) "Canadian Geese", carved and painted three-dimensional landscape scene with game birds, signed lower right 'R.G. Rodell', signed and titled by artist verso, depicting flying and standing geese in autumn, in wormy chestnut shadowbox frame with glass, OS: 14 1/2" x 22 1/2". Minor paint cracks.
- HUTSCHENREUTHER PORCELAIN MODEL
HUTSCHENREUTHER PORCELAIN MODEL OF TWO SNOW GEESE IN FLIGHT: A graceful study of geese in flight over the waters waves. Sculptor was Achtziger. 13 1/2'' x 11'' x 13''.
- A Canada goose decoy, approximately
A Canada goose decoy, approximately 55cm long
- Two cast stone garden statues of
Two cast stone garden statues of children one holding a goose and the other a sheaf of wheat. Each approx. 25"h.
- GOOSE SILHOUETTE DECOYA large sheet
GOOSE SILHOUETTE DECOYA large sheet iron Canada Goose silhouette decoy in feeding position. Weathered with some original paint, mid 20th century. (Staged in Pridham's backyard.) H: 24"; L: 54". Field Collection.
- GEORGE STEVENS. MALLARDS FLYING
GEORGE STEVENS. MALLARDS FLYING OVER A MARSH, OIL Oil on canvas, signed ll, 24 x 36 in., framed.
- FRANK WESTON BENSON WILD GEESE
FRANK WESTON BENSON WILD GEESE ETCHING Massachusetts,1862-1951Depicting three geese in flight leaving a marsh.
- Cast stone garden statue of a snow
Cast stone garden statue of a snow goose 28"h. on a plinth 14"h.
- PAIR OF MINIATURE CANADA GEESE
PAIR OF MINIATURE CANADA GEESE 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 7”.PAIR OF MINIATURE CANADA GEESE, 20th Century, Mounted together on a driftwood base. Geese with glass eyes and carved wings. Signed "H.M. Hamlet". Dimensions: Height 7".
- Large Canada goose decoy Delaware
Large Canada goose decoy Delaware Bay with a solid body and glass eyes 10"h.x23"l. and a smaller preening goose decoy 16"l.
- GILBERT DESROCHERS GOOSEA standing
GILBERT DESROCHERS GOOSEA standing goose sculpture by Gilbert Desrochers (1926-1990) with raised wings and long legs, in white and brown paint. Desrochers was a true "outsider" artist who found his calling after years as a farm labourer and serving a couple of rough years at the Kingston Penitentiary. In 1991 a catalogued exhibition of works by Gilbert Desrochers was presented at the McMichael Canadiana Gallery "The Peaceable Kingdom of Gilbert Desrochers -- Le Royaume Paisible de Gilbert Desrochers". Ontario, 1990. H: 24"; W: 28" (base is 8.5" wide).
- Hutschenreuther Canada geese, figural
Hutschenreuther Canada geese, figural group, "Heading South", limited edition No. 25/300, base with original paper labels and green printed marks, 16-1/2 x 19-1/2 x 12-1/2 in. One grass blade detached but present, lacking about 1/2 in. of tip.