![Turned-Head Long-Billed Curlew by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Turned-Head Long-Billed Curlew Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2019 16 in. long A grand hollow-carved curlew with a mortise-and-tenon fit removable head. The bird features exceptional pain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279355_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
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![Turned-Head Long-Billed Curlew by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Turned-Head Long-Billed Curlew Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2019 16 in. long A grand hollow-carved curlew with a mortise-and-tenon fit removable head. The bird features exceptional pain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279355_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Calling Crow by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Calling Crow Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1988 20 1/2 in. long ?Mark McNair is the dean of contemporary decoy carvers. We have all the great masters here at the Shelburne Museum: Albert](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279353_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Stretching Blue-Winged Teal by Gilbert J. Maggioni (1921-2001): Stretching Blue-Winged Teal Gilbert J. Maggioni (1921-2001) Beaufort, SC, 1969 8 in. tall, 10 1/2 in. long An early decorative that displays a stretching wing with raised feather carving. The maker's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284977_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Swimming Goose Decoy by Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920): Swimming Goose Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 27 in. long Harry V. Shourds produced hollow ship-like decoys of the finest quality. This goose is nearly identical in form to the fa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285029_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)
![AN ANTIQUE TAXIDERMY BIRD. 70 cm x 65 cm x 30 cm.: AN ANTIQUE TAXIDERMY BIRD. 70 cm x 65 cm x 30 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332663/179452290_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773100)
![PR PAT VINCENTI RUDDY DUCK DECOYS: 1997](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913472_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![WHITE-WINGED SCOTER DECOY BRANDED " R ": 15-1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY: 14" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![2 Goose Decoys: 2 Goose Decoys. 26" HALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. THE ABSEN](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887543_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![R DEDEKIND HOLLOW BODY BLACK DUCK DECOY: 15-1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912852_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![CONTEMPORARY FLAT BOTTOM BRANT DECOY: 16 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913646_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY: WITH BRASS TAG BEARING IRA KEPNER WASHINGTONBORO](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![ANTIQUE SHORE BIRD DECOY: 10" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![KEN HARRIS FULL SIZE CANADA GOOSE DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913268_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![DECORATIVE FLAT BOTTOM RED HEAD DECOY: 13 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913257_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![NJ BRANT DECOY: 23 1/2" x 12? x 8?](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![REHEADED ELLIOTT BRO WORKING BLUEBILL DECOY: 16"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![Antique Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Duck Decoy: An antique hand-carved and painted duck decoy featuring a green bill, green wings, and glass eyes. No apparent maker's mark.Dimensions: 6 X 15 X 6 in. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691701_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Duck Decoy, Hand Carved American Folk Art: Item/Description: Painted, hand carved wood duck decoy. Unknown artist, no noticeable signature or makers marks. (Waterfowl, Drake, Canvasback, Vintage Farmhouse Decor) Material: Painted wood Dimensio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6317/332591/179408379_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717787154)
![Irving Amen, Signed Woodcut "First Skates": Item/Description: Pencil signed original color woodcut "First Skates" by Irving Amen. Pencil signed, titled and numbered 48/200 across bottom. Certificate adhered to back.Irving Amen (1918?2011) was a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6317/332591/179394847_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717787154)
![4 VARIOUS VINTAGE WOODEN FISH DECOYS: 8 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913669_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![WILLIAM COLEMAN MINIATURE SWAN DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912826_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
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![Joe Namath jersey leads Grey Flannel Auctions lineup](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/56-1.jpg)
Joe Namath jersey leads Grey Flannel Auctions lineup
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – For more than 50 years, former professional sports equipment manager Herb Norman carefully stored away cherished mementos acquired while working for the New York Mets and Jets, including legendary quarterback Joe Namath’s 1965 rookie jersey. Norman’s career highlights include serving as the equipment manager for both the 1973 Mets World Series team […]
![Kobe Bryant items to star in Julien’s auction April 30](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/83956731_1_x.jpg)
Kobe Bryant items to star in Julien’s auction April 30
LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions will present Sports Legends, an annual sports event taking place on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Among the highlights is a collection of items from Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend and 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through […]
![Abstract painted rocks reflect Leon Polk Smith’s love of geometric forms](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/rocks-1-feature-1-1.jpg)
Abstract painted rocks reflect Leon Polk Smith’s love of geometric forms
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Among the impressive collection of American painter Leon Polk Smith’s work being offered at auction on March 13 are three unassuming items: simply hand-painted rocks.
![Maker of Louisville Slugger bats selling brand to Wilson](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015_0325_32550960_1_l.jpg)
Maker of Louisville Slugger bats selling brand to Wilson
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Over a century of family ownership of Louisville Slugger bats is going … going … nearly gone. The company that makes the iconic bats gripped by generations of ballplayers – from Babe Ruth to David Wright – announced a deal Monday to sell its Louisville Slugger brand to rival Wilson Sporting Goods […]