American Decoys and International Folk Art

Exceptional Sterling Silver Walking Bear

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Sandwich, MA, United States

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American Decoys and International Folk Art

Charles Street Auction

Auction of the wooden folk art collection of retired Professor W. Ted Davis, noted ornithologist and traveler to 76 countries, with a few additions from other Cape Cod estates.

Auction Curator:

Jim Parker

a collector, carver and decoy historian with 40+ years of experience

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Miniature Ruffed Grouse by James J. Ahearn: A 5 inch miniature Ruffed Grouse bird carving by James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963), Stamford, CT, signed on the bottom of the base. In original paint and condition.

0001: Miniature Ruffed Grouse by James J. AhearnEst. $300-$600

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A Miniature Ruffed Grouse by A. J. Ditman: A 5 1/4 inch miniature Ruffed Grouse carving by Albert J. Ditman (1884-1974), Englewood, NJ, signed with his signature of initials on the side of the base. In original paint and condition.

0002: A Miniature Ruffed Grouse by A. J. DitmanEst. $500-$1,000

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Miniature Ruffed Grouse by Robert Morse: A 3 1/2 inch miniature Ruffed Grouse carving by Robert Morse (1920-1960), Ellsworth, ME signed on the top of the base. In original paint with minor touch-up to the top of the crest.

0003: Miniature Ruffed Grouse by Robert MorseEst. $700-$1,500

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A Miniature Goldfinch by Robert Morse: A 3 inch miniature Goldfinch carving by Robert Morse (1920-1960), Ellsworth, ME, signed "R. Morse" on the front of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.

0003A: A Miniature Goldfinch by Robert MorseEst. $400-$800

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Two-Thirds-Size Ruffed Grouse by Peter Peltz: An 8 1/2 inch Ruffed Grouse carving by Peter Peltz (1915-2001), Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA, signed on the bottom of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.

0004: Two-Thirds-Size Ruffed Grouse by Peter PeltzEst. $500-$1,000

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Miniature Great Blue Heron by Peter Peltz: An 8 1/4 inch miniature Great Blue Heron carving by Peter Peltz (1915-2001), Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA , signed on the bottom of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.

0005: Miniature Great Blue Heron by Peter PeltzEst. $300-$600

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Miniature Hooded Merganser Hen by James Lapham: A 4 1/4 inch miniature Hooded Merganser duck carving by James Lapham (1909-1987), Dennisport, Cape Cod, MA, signed on the bottom of the base. Original paint with minor wear, to include a

0006: Miniature Hooded Merganser Hen by James LaphamEst. $200-$400

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Miniature Yellowlegs by James Lapham: An exceptional 5 inch turned head miniature Yellowlegs bird carving with extended wings by James Lapham (1909-1987), Dennisport, Cape Cod, MA., signed on the bottom of the base. Original paint

0007: Miniature Yellowlegs by James LaphamEst. $300-$600

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A Two-Thirds-Size Red Head Drake by James Lapham: A 10 1/2 inch Red Head duck carving by James Lapham (1909-1987), Dennisport, Cape Cod, MA, signed on the bottom of the base. Original paint and condition.

0008: A Two-Thirds-Size Red Head Drake by James LaphamEst. $400-$800

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An Early Miniature Merganser by A. Elmer Crowell: A very early 5 1/2 inch Red-Breasted Merganser duck carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, signature probably consisted of an ink stamp or a paper label which has

0009: An Early Miniature Merganser by A. Elmer CrowellEst. $700-$1,400

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Early Miniature Black Duck by A. Elmer Crowell: A rare early 5 3/4 inch miniature Black Duck carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, signed with Crowell's blue paper label affixed to the bottom. Original paint with

0010: Early Miniature Black Duck by A. Elmer CrowellEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Miniature Pair of Mallards by A. Elmer Crowell: A 6 inch drake and a 4 inch hen - carved miniature Mallard pair by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, signed with Crowell's rectangular stamp on the bottom of the base.

0011: Miniature Pair of Mallards by A. Elmer CrowellEst. $2,500-$4,000

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Miniature Pintail Drake by A. Elmer Crowell: A 5 3/4 inch miniature Pintail drake carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA signed with Crowell's rectangular stamp. Original paint with minimal wear.

0012: Miniature Pintail Drake by A. Elmer CrowellEst. $1,500-$2,500

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0013: Pintail Drake Decoy by A. Elmer CrowellEst. $1,000-$2,000

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0014: Black Duck by A. Elmer CrowellEst. $1,000-$3,000

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0015: Red Head Drake Decoy by A. Elmer CrowellEst. $4,500-$7,500

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22 Kt. Gold Leaf "Crowell" Sign by Jim Parker: A 24 1/2 by 16 3/4 inch old breadboard sign with 22kt. gold leaf lettering by Jim Parker (b.1957), Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA. Parker was also instrumental in removing, and restoring A. Elmer

0015A: 22 Kt. Gold Leaf "Crowell" Sign by Jim ParkerEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Curlew Head Plaque by Steve Weaver: A 5 inch Curlew head or bust plaque by Steve Weaver (b. 1950), Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA. Weaver was instrumental in the acquisition of the A. Elmer Crowell workshop from the landowner and provided

0015B: Curlew Head Plaque by Steve WeaverEst. $200-$400

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Merganser Decoy by the Swift Family: An 18 inch Merganser decoy attributed to the Swift Family, Osterville and Sagamore, Cape Cod, MA. Original paint with areas of in-use touch-up and overall gunning wear.

0016: Merganser Decoy by the Swift FamilyEst. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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Golden Plover by Charles F. Coffin: A 9 1/2 inch Plover shorebird decoy in transitional plumage by Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919), Nantucket, MA, circa 1870. Original paint with minor wear.

0017: Golden Plover by Charles F. CoffinEst. $400-$800

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Golden Plover from Nantucket: A 10 inch Golden Plover shorebird decoy from Nantucket, MA, circa 1870. Three holes, aside from the stick hole were drilled in the underside of the decoy probably to lighten the decoy - several

0018: Golden Plover from NantucketEst. $200-$800

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Yellowlegs Decoy from Nantucket: An 11 1/2 inch flat-bottomed Yellowlegs decoy from Nantucket, MA, circa 1850. Original paint with worn paint in places and gunning wear.Provenance: Purchased ar a Decoys Unlimited Auction years ago.

0019: Yellowlegs Decoy from NantucketEst. $200-$800

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0020: Plover Decoy from NantucketEst. $200-$600

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A Nantucket Golden Plover and a Sandpiper: A 10 inch Golden Plover shorebird decoy from Nantucket, MA, circa 1850 and a 9 1/2 inch Sandpiper decoy. The Golden Plover is in original paint with a crack in the top of the head, shot scars and

0021: A Nantucket Golden Plover and a SandpiperEst. $300-$900

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