![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)
![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)
![Three Marryat Reels: Three Marryat Reels largest is 3 1/4 in. diameter One Marryat MR9, one Marryat MR8, and one Marryat MR7.5 reel and three extra spools. Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "Bubba" Wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279362_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Reel by Julius Vom Hofe: Reel Julius Vom Hofe 3 3/8 in. in diameterin a leather case](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285088_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Decoy Carver's "Shaving Horse" Work Bench: Decoy Carver's "Shaving Horse" Work Bench 57 1/2 in. by 19 in. by 39 in. tall The "Shaving Horse" is a combination of a vice and a workbench. The design of this decoy carver's tool has ancient origins](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285081_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Cockatoo on Perch by Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Cockatoo on Perch Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA 8 in. long The underside bears the maker's incised "F" signature. Original paint with light wear.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285046_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Green-Winged Teal Hen Decoy by Leo H. McIntosh (1953-2007): Green-Winged Teal Hen Leo H. McIntosh (1953-2007) Woodville, NY, c. 1990 11 1/4 in. long A turned-head carving with Mason Factory bill detail and ?L. H. McIntosh? debossed in the bottom. Original pain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Goose by Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938): Miniature Goose Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1920 5 1/4 in. long This miniature Lincoln carving is stamped with the maker's "Joe Lincoln, Accord, Massachusetts" ink stamp on the bottom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279416_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Hooded Merganser Hen Decoy by Edgar McNeil (1869-1954): Hooded Merganser Hen Edgar McNeil (1869-1954) Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920. 13 in. long McNeil was a professional cheese maker who was known for his formal attire in all occasions. He was also](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279404_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Green-Winged Teal Drake Decoy by Roger Barton: Green-Winged Teal Drake Roger Barton San Francisco, CA, 1972 12 in. long Signed and dated on the bottom. Original paint with light wear, including paint chip to tail. Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279371_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Redhead Drake Decoy by The Ward Brothers: Redhead Drake The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1935 14 1/4 in. long A classic 1930s model with an early humped back. The underside is inscribed, dated,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284944_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Greater Yellowlegs Decoy attributed to Nelson Verity (1854-1947): Greater Yellowlegs Nelson Verity (1854-1947) (attr.) Long Island, NY, c. 1880 12 in. long Related to birds from the Powell Hotel rig. This refined carving displays exceptional three-piece construction](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Canvasback Decoy by Thomas Chambers (1860-1948): Canvasback Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long A classic Ontario decoy by one of the region's premier makers. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279424_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
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Two works by Oscar Howe highlight John Moran’s Art of the American West sale June 4
MONROVIA, CA — Two original works by Yanktonai Dakota artist Oscar Howe have been consigned by the family to whom he had given them in the 1950s. They will appear in John Moran‘s Art of the American West sale, which features 307 lots and is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4. The catalog is now available […]
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American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17
DETROIT, MI – Not just a trick of the eye, DuMouchelles’ sale on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 does include a private collection of a dozen American trompe-l’oeil paintings. The 12 oils come for sale from ‘a prominent Grosse Pointe Park collector of American art.’ Leading the lineup at $25,000-$35,000 is His Master’s […]
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