![Hollow Mallard Drake Decoy by John R. Wells (1861-1953): Hollow Mallard Drake John R. Wells (1861-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 3/4 in. long A feather-light decoy by one of the Great Lakes' most distinguished carvers. This hollow example showca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279425_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
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![Hollow Mallard Drake Decoy by John R. Wells (1861-1953): Hollow Mallard Drake John R. Wells (1861-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 3/4 in. long A feather-light decoy by one of the Great Lakes' most distinguished carvers. This hollow example showca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279425_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Cobb-Style Hissing Canada Goose Decoy by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Cobb-Style Hissing Canada Goose Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 26 in. long This decoy is modeled after Cobb Island's master carver Nathan Cobb. The underside of the hollow body be](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Black Duck Decoy by David K. Nichol (1859-1949): Black Duck David K. Nichol (1859-1949) Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1880 14 1/2 in. long A hollow, raised-wing carving with a lightly textured finish and excellent feathering. David K. was a boat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Bluebill Drake Decoy by Fred Allen (1838-1912): Bluebill Drake Fred Allen (1838-1912) Monmouth, IL, c. 1880 12 in. long Around 1860 Fred Allen established himself as a grain broker. In his spare time, he enjoyed waterfowling, and he was soon huntin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284952_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Rare Pinch-Breast Broadbill Decoy by The Ward Brothers: Rare Pinch-Breast Broadbill The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1930 An early pinch-breast decoy with a high and turned head with a thin bill. The body ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Rare Long-Body Canvasback Pair by Thomas Chambers (1860-1948): Rare Long-Body Canvasback Pair Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1915 17 1/4 in. long A rigmate pair featuring the maker's finest comb painting and elegant carving in his hi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279386_3_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653588)
![Early and Exceptional Three-Piece Mallard Decoy by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963): Early and Exceptional Three-Piece Mallard Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) and Edna Perdew (1882-1974) Henry, IL 17 in. long This decoy was a rig-find by the Proudfoot family and is one of the finest Per](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![The Norman "Minnow Chaser" Mallard Decoy: The Norman "Minnow Chaser" Mallard Gulf Coast, c. 1920 21 in. long This singular decoy has become an icon within the collecting community as the model for Hank Norman's logo. The bird was discovered i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279385_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![The Chambers Deming-Seitz Canada Goose Decoy by Thomas Chambers (1860-1948): The Chambers Deming-Seitz Canada Goose Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1915 22 in. long Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) was born in Toronto, Ontario. He hunted ducks and geese](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279387_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Outstanding White-Winged Scoter Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Outstanding White-Winged Scoter A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 17 in. long This is perhaps the finest known scoter decoy by Crowell. All Crowell scoters are rare, this unrigged](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284968_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![The Chace Crowell Curlew by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): The Chace Crowell Curlew A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1922 12 1/4 in. tall A rare and early shorebird mantle carving in a stately upright pose with a turned head. Chace acquired t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![The Hardy-Chace Crowell Golden Plover by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): The Hardy-Chace Crowell Golden Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912 10 in. tall This early plover, with its elegant form, elaborate paint, and strong provenance, is one of Cro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279347_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Taxidermy: a pair of common redstarts and pair of black redstarts,: Taxidermy: a pair of common redstarts and pair of black redstarts, Phoenicurus phoenicurus and Phoenicurus ochruros, in a naturalistic setting, on boulders and a bush, no label, 60.5cm wide 20.5cm dee](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Five painted decoy ducks, 20th century,: Five painted decoy ducks, 20th century, one, with base weight, incised 'FS' and signed by 'Paul Gibson' to underside 39cm; another marked 'Ellery Clark Collection' 33cm; a 'Carry-Lite' composition duc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![Taxidermy: a short-eared owl,: Taxidermy: a short-eared owl, Asio flammeus, by J Cooper & Sons, in a bow-front case with a gilt border, with a naturalistic setting and a painted back, with label ‘Preserved by J Cooper & Sons](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Wigeon Drake Decoy by Ian McNair (b. 1981): Wigeon Drake Ian McNair (b. 1981) Belle Haven, VA, 2024 16 in. long A hollow turned-head decoy from the maker's personal rig. Incised "I. McNair" on the underside. Original paint with light wear.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285036_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![a taxidermy piranha fish, a small bird, and a frog: 3 pieces; a taxidermy piranha fish (8.3"L), a small bird (4"H), and a frog (8"H)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1465/333939/180481620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718927652)
![Lifesize Freestanding Racing Pigeon Bird Mount TAXIDERMY: TAXIDERMY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7854/334057/180498855_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718983561)
![2 Canvas Back Drake Duck Decoys: 2 Wood hand carved Canvas Back Drake duck decoys. Measuring 13", and 13.25" long. Unsigned](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608257_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Three Duck Decoys: One carved wood and painted brown duck without eyes, the underside carved with initials D.M.; a decorative decoy stained brown with carved initials C.V.M. underneath the tail; a carved and painted Mal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6279/333420/180029432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718385490)
![Duck Decoy Mkd C 5"H X 12"L: Duck Decoy Mkd C 5"H X 12"L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/326/333946/180442730_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718854120)
![Stuffed Canadian Goose decoy: 30"L x 17"H canvas covered, stuffed Canadian Goose decoy, age unknown - puncture in canvas on back](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6535/333811/180347715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718810378)
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![Milestone presents fine sporting, Civil War & Old West firearms, June 10-11](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/416_1-copy.jpg)
Milestone presents fine sporting, Civil War & Old West firearms, June 10-11
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Over the weekend of June 10-11, Milestone Auctions will open its doors to an arsenal of antique, vintage and other fine weapons chosen expressly for the summer edition of its Premier Collectible Firearms sale. The 1,421-lot auction event, featuring the types and brands of military, civilian and sporting arms hobbyists yearn for, […]
![Miniature books command monumental auction prices](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/besmart-9.jpg)
Miniature books command monumental auction prices
NEW YORK – Humans are undeniably drawn to familiar things that are smaller than they should be, and books are no exception. Most miniature books postdate the year 1800, but their history begins before Gutenberg invented his printing press. To qualify as a miniature, a book can’t merely be little. According to the Miniature Book Society, […]
![Collectors raise their glasses to vintage whiskey advertising](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/besmart-2.jpg)
Collectors raise their glasses to vintage whiskey advertising
NEW YORK — By today’s standards, early whiskey advertising may seem dated and male-centric. Images of elegantly-attired, cigar-smoking gentlemen drinking together as well as hunting scenes with buffalos and Old West cowboys dominate the medium. The macho archetype of the typical whiskey drinker of the early 1800s gave rise to a whole genre of advertising […]
![Gallery Report: Joan Mitchell drawing tops $1.2M at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Joan-Mitchell-1991-drawing-1.jpg)
Gallery Report: Joan Mitchell drawing tops $1.2M at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
ATLANTA – At the start of each month, ACN columnist Ken Hall gathers top auction highlights from around the United States and beyond. Here’s what made headlines since last month’s Gallery Report (prices include the buyer’s premium unless stated otherwise): Joan Mitchell drawing, $1.2 million, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers A large, double sheet Untitled (Pastel) drawing […]