MALLARD HEN, G. HENDRICKSON

MALLARD HEN by Gene Hendrickson, Lower Bank, NJ. Excellent original paint with some very minor bottom scuffs. Good structural condition with two stress cracks to neck and working repair to neck. Unrig

VERY FINE PAIR OF MALLARDS by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint condition. Hollow construction. Hen with fine painted feather detail overall. Fine paint ticking to head. Raised car

VERY FINE MALLARD HEN by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Detailed painted feather work over entire body. Deluxe model with raised cros

Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa 1915. Hollow body with "Busto" boldly branded in one of the lower sides. Carving style is similar to Charles Perdew, yet it has more of a refined

Preening mallard hen, Cline McAlpin, Henry, Illinois. 6.25" long. Raised caved wingtips. Provenance: Formerly in collection of Otto Meyer. Notes: Decoy

VERY FINE MALLARD HEN by the L.T. Ward Bros., Crisfield, MD, circa 1945-48. Very good original paint and structural condition. Minor neck crack repair to right side of head. Tight check on left center

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mint dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving, appears to be in unused condition, an excellent example, 18"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

Swimming Mallard Hen Mitchel LaFrance (1882-1979) Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935 16 3/4 in. long A classic early LaFrance decoy with crisp paint, raised wings, and full cheeks on its slightly turned and

VERY FINE MALLARD HEN by Tom Fitzpatrick, Delanco, NJ, (1887-1958). Very good original paint with light in-use wear. Very good structural condition. Tiny chip to top of one tail feather. Snug-head mod

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, rare hollow body, combination of original & working paint, tail chip repair, some touchup on head, some gunning wear & light flaking, overall a good working e

Premier-Grade Black Duck & Mallard Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 17 3/4 in. long The hen bears an incised "S.P.S.N." marking on the underside. Both appear to be original pai

OUTSTANDING PREENING MALLARD by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Very fine comb paint to back and sides. Raised, crossed wing tips w

Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with excellent detail, head is turned slightly right, makers brand on bottom, 16.5"L, est. 600 - 900

Balsa body and turned head.  8.5"  long.

Miniature Blair school mallard hen. Painted eyes. With loop feather painting on back. 7.5" long. Provenance: Dick and Lynn Gove collection.

EARLY WIGEON HEN by George Robert, Mastic, NY, circa 1930s. Areas of original paint with some touch up. Good structural condition. Balsa construction. Some paint flaking and dents to back and edges. R

GREEN WING TEAL HEN by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Comb-feather paint detail to body. Head with paint ticking and glass eyes. Painted detail to bill

OVERSIZED MALLARD HEN STICK UP by the Wildfowler Decoy Co., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Very minor rub next to right eye. Head turned slightly left. Mounted atop a custom

Lem Ward (1896-1984) - Crisfield, MD -8.5"long- Very nicely painted hen mallard. Balsa body with cedar inserted tail and head. Head is slightly turned off to the right. Raised and separated wing tips.

BLUE WING TEAL HEN by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Painted feather detail overall. Retains glass eyes. Bill with carved nostrils, nail and mandible.

Relief wingtip carving and appealing folk paint pattern. Measures 14.25" long.

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, snakey head, professionally restored paint in excellent condition, 17.5"L, est. 300 - 500

FINE WOOD DUCK DRAKE by J. Eugene Hendrickson, Lower Bank, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Painted feather detail to back and sides. Retains painted tack ey

Bordentown, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, light wear, seam separation, 17"L, est. 300 - 500