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David Ward Curlew Shorebird

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Curlew Shorebird Decoy: Curlew shorebird decoy. Carved wood with original nail bill and glass eyes. American, circa 1900. H 8-3/4" W 19" D 4-5/8". Condition: Original with minor imperfections. Copy and paste link for high-re

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David Ward Semi-Palmated Plover: Essex, CT, glass eyes, strong original paint with distressed wear, great form with relief carved wing detail, comes with driftwood stand, makers initials on bottom, Roger Ludwig Collection, 7"L, est.

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Cape May, New Jersey hudsonian curlew shorebird decoy: Old working repaint with shot marks and minor losses, some with old patch repairs. Nail bill probably replaced. Appx. 12 1/4" long, 10 3/4" tall with base.

2024Cape May, New Jersey hudsonian curlew shorebird decoySee Sold Price

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Chincoteague, Virginia sickle bill curlew shorebird decoy: Early to mid 20th century. Old, probably original, paint. Bill restored or replaced, see close-up photos of associated touch-up to front of head. Appx. 9" long, 11 3/4" tall with stand. Surface loss t

2024Chincoteague, Virginia sickle bill curlew shorebird decoySee Sold Price

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CURLEW SHOREBIRD DECOY: Vintage Curley shorebird decoy. 16" wide 15" tall.

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2024Curlew Decoy by R. J. BrownSee Sold Price

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Curlew Decoy: A 14 inch Flat-sided Curlew shorebird decoy with an incised "R" under the tail. Old in-use paint with gunning wear and a replaced bill.

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Mark Daisey Decoy and Shorebird: "Ring Neck Duck - Drake" decoy, pen signed and dated 1994, also with carved signature, 5.5"h x 5.5"w x 11.5"d. "Curlew" shorebird on driftwood base, pen signed and dated 1990, 14"h x 11"w x 15"d. Mino

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Long-Billed Curlew Decoy by Byron E. Bruffee: A 23 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Byron E. Bruffee (1942-2013), Middleboro, MA and Maine, signed on underside of the bird with his stamped signature. Byron was featured in Emmerling's book "Collecti

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Curlew Decoy: A 15 1/2 inch Curlew shorebird decoy attributed to being from New Jersey. In old paint with wear and some flaking.Provenance: Purchased at a Decoy Unlimited Auction - paint was described as original w

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Curlew Decoy by Herter's: A 13 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Herter's (1946-1977), Waseca, MN. Original paint with minor wear.

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DAVID B. WARD PREENING SWAN DECOY: Large Hand Carved Preening Swan Decoy by talented Connecticut decoy carver David B. Ward. With his signature initials on the bottom and the date 1981. Among the largest native species of waterfowl in

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Three Shorebirds, David Rhodes (1933- 2019): Three Shorebirds David Rhodes (1933- 2019) Absecon, NJ, c. 1996 largest is 12 1/2 in. long A trio of contemporary shorebird decoys with painted feather detail and the maker's signature under the tails

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Woodcock by David B. Ward (1947-2020): Woodcock David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT, c. 2010 9 in. long The underside bears the maker's "DBW" stamped signature. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Kirby Roberts Collection

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Sandpiper by David B. Ward (1947-2020): Sandpiper David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT, c. 2000 8 in. long A turned-head carving with stippled paint detail and raised wings. The underside bears a "DBW" stamped signature. Original paint with

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DAVID B. WARD SIGNED WATERFOWL DECOY: Possibly a Bufflehead hen. Stamped "DBW 77" and signed again in ink DW '80 underneath. Dimensions: H 5.25" x L 10" x D 5.5" Condition: Some surface dirt, a few scuffs and small losses to paint.

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Item Details

Description

Essex, CT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, this curlew features a metal bill, relief carved wing detail with split carved tail, hairline age crack through neck otherwise in excellent condition, makers initials branded on bottom, stand not included, 15"L, est. 800 - 1,200

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David Ward Curlew Shorebird

Name: David Ward Curlew Shorebird
Brand: David Ward
SKU: 174576008
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10 - $10,000

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