PINTAIL DRAKE, I. HUDSON

FINE AND RARE PINTAIL DRAKE by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA. Good original paint with possible strengthening to white areas. Some in-use nicks and wear. Very good structural condition. Retains strong

Pintail Drake Norman Hudson (1898-1980) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1925 18 in. long This large-bodied pintail was selected for Henry Stansbury's book on the Hudson family. While all of Ira Hudson's (1863-19

Excellent pintail drake, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia, circa 1980s. Two piece hollow body with exceptionally long sprig tail. Head extended and reaching back over mid point of body. "Gibian" car

Lem Ward Pintail Drake Duck Decoy, 1930

Pintail drake, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois, 1st to 2nd quarter 20th century. Retains original Graves weight. Branded "GSO" on underside. Provenance: Purchased by the consignor from Alan Haid. Notes:

Pintail Drake William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2000 17 1/2 in. long A hollow and refined pintail drake decoy with incised primary feather detail. The carving displays scratch-comb paint detail a

EARLY PINTAIL DRAKE by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Gunning model in excellent original paint and condition. Carved in a preening position with the head resting upon the breast. Fine detailed painted fea

VERY FINE PINTAIL DRAKE by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Some discoloration to white areas on breast and underside near tail. Hollow construction. Detail

Excellent pintail drake, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 2nd quarter 20th century. High head decorative model. 18" long.

OUTSTANDING DECORATIVE PINTAIL DRAKE by Leo McIntosh, Woodville, NY. Very good original paint and structural condition. Some minor discoloration to white area on breast. Tiny paint fleck from bill and

An 18 1/2 inch Pintail drake decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, signed with the maker's oval brand on the bottom. Repainted by Martin Collins (b. 1960),

PINTAIL DRAKE by Ned Burgess, Churches Island, NC, circa 1920. Very old working paint with some possible restoration. Typical check at mid-neck. Four-inch check in tail. Retains piece of weight

VERY FINE PINTAIL DRAKE by Tom Fitzpatrick, Delanco, NJ, circa 1950. Very good original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Some crazing from age to paint on breast. Very fine paint t

Preening pintail drake, Mike Frady, New Orleans, Louisiana. Signed. 15" long. Carved primaries and secondaries. Fluted tail. Notes: Decoy

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, professionally restored by Paul Fortin, excellent profile with early style head, 19"L, est. 500 - 800

VERY FINE AND RARE PINTAIL DRAKE by Tom Fitzpatrick, Delanco, NJ (1887-1958). Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Raised carved wing tips and elongated sprig tail. Low-

Pintail drake, Jimmie Vizier, Galliano, Louisiana. Slightly high headed. Relief wing carving and slightly turned head. Signed and dated 1993. Measures 20" long. Notes: Decoy

A hollow 19 inch Pintail Drake decoy by Jack James Jr. (1935-1982), Hopewell, VA, signed and dated 1975 on the bottom of the bird. Exhibits glass eyes,a well carved open bill, secondary and primary fe

Maryland Pintail Drake Ward Brothers, Lemuel (1897-1984) and Steven (1895-1976), Crisfield, MD A 16 ¼ inch balsa-bodied decoy exhibiting a low head, an upswept tail, glass bead eyes, and a wooden

Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with head being turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wings, makers brand on bottom, 16"L, est. 400 - 700

Lansing, MI, glass eyes, solid body, paint appears to be mostly original with 2nd coat to areas of white, detailed combing, light gunning wear, head is turned slightly right, makers brand as Dave Hodg

Alton "Clay" Tillet (1913-1992) Kitty Hawk, NC, c. 1930 16 1/2 in. long A pintail drake with an upright head by the son of carver Alfonso Tillet. The maker's "CT" initials are stamped in the underside

RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE STANDING PINTAIL DRAKE by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Oversized model in excellent original paint and condition. Carved in an alert position with raised wing tips, fluted tai

EARLY PINTAIL DRAKE by Charles Reeves, Long Point, ONT, (1877-1941). Very old working paint and very good structural condition. Minor shot scarring to both sides and head. Retains one shoe button eye.