![Canvasback Decoy by Ducharme Family: Canvasback Ducharme Family St. Ambrose, Manitoba, Canada, c. 1930 12 in. long Duncan Joseph Ducharme (1912-1972) was part of a family of hunters, trappers, and decoy carvers. With the Delta Marsh and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279413_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
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![Canvasback Decoy by Ducharme Family: Canvasback Ducharme Family St. Ambrose, Manitoba, Canada, c. 1930 12 in. long Duncan Joseph Ducharme (1912-1972) was part of a family of hunters, trappers, and decoy carvers. With the Delta Marsh and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279413_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)
![Snipe by Peter Peltz (1915-2001): Snipe Peter Peltz (1915-2001) Sandwich, MA, c. 1970 5 1/2 in. tall, 9 in. long The underside is signed "Peter Peltz." Original paint with light wear, slightly loose at thighs. Provenance: Evelyn Thaye](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284999_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![3 Ice Fishing Decoys, Incl a Sunfish, 1st Half 20th C: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Three Ice Fishing Decoys, Including a Sunfish, First Half 20th C, comprising a Sunfish decoy (3 1/2 in. x 6 1/2 in. x 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395284_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Large Gold and Green Ice Fishing Decoy, c. 1930s: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Large Gold and Green Ice Fishing Decoy, c. 1930s, with labels on belly. Measurements: Height: 2 1/4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395278_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![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)
![Five Ice Fishing Decoys, First Half 20th C: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Five Ice Fishing Decoys, First Half 20th C , comprising a red and gold decoy with large red eyes (weight on underside d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395267_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Four Decoys: Four Decoys largest is 19 in. long One Crowell teal with the maker's oval brand and the Mackey stamp on the underside. One primitive bundled-reed canvasback, one Long Island brant, and one factory duc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285002_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Oversize Black-Bellied Plover by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Oversize Black-Bellied Plover Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2015 13 3/4 in. long The underside of the large body bears an incised ?McNair? signature. Original paint with wear. Provena](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![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)
![Canada Goose Decoy by Charles Allen: Canada Goose Charles Allen Bordentown, NJ, c. 1940 25 1/4 in. long This rare species for the Delaware River is signed and dated in pencil by the maker on the underside. Gunning repaint with cracking i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285032_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Black Duck Decoy by Charles Reeves (1877-1941): Black Duck Charles Reeves (1877-1941) Long Point, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 16 in. long The underside of the bottom board has a painted "WW" rig marking and a stylized brand that appears to include a "](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279400_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Goose Pair by Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938): Miniature Goose Pair Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, c. 1960 8 in. long The carvings bear labels with "Hand Carved and Painted. The Duck House Rumbly, Maryland" on the bottoms. Original](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279418_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Canada Goose by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Canada Goose A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 6 in. long The carving displays the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light wear and a reset ne](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279338_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Reaching Brant by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Reaching Brant A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 6 in. long This long-necked carving displays the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light wear](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279334_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Blue-Winged Teal Hen by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Blue-Winged Teal Hen A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 3 1/2 in. long The maker's blue-paper label is on the underside with his inked species identification. Original pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279329_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Redhead Drake by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Redhead Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 4 1/2 in. long The bird displays Crowell's circular "Maker" ink stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light wear. Prov](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279327_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Surf Scoter Drake by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Surf Scoter Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 in. long This wide bird displays the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light wear. Prove](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279326_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![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)
![Premier-Grade Black Duck Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Premier-Grade Black Duck Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 18 in. long The underside retains the "Premier" ink stamp. Original paint with even gunning wear and a couple of tail chip](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279417_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)
![Redhead Drake Decoy by Jim Foote (1925-2004): Redhead Drake Jim Foote (1925-2004) Pt. Mouille and Gibraltar, MI, 1969 14 in. long Signed and dated on bottom. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "Bubba" Wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279381_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Black Duck by John Scheeler (1925-1987): Black Duck John Scheeler (1925-1987) Mays Landing, NJ, c. 1975 16 in. long Original paint with moderate wear, including some sap bleeds. Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "Bubba" Wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279366_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](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/177912527_1_x.jpg)
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 […]
![American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/176431144_1_x.jpeg)
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 […]
![‘Father of American Studio Glass’ Harvey Littleton collection emerges at Habatat May 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175345114_1_x.jpeg)
‘Father of American Studio Glass’ Harvey Littleton collection emerges at Habatat May 2
TROY, MI — Harvey Littleton (1922-2013) was born into a family of glass experts at Corning Glass in upstate New York. His mother Bessie was a key figure in developing Corning Pyrex cookware, now an American collectible icon. Though initially a ceramicist, he became intrigued with the idea of working in glass at lower temperatures […]
![Merida, Rivera, and Dieguez highlight Moran’s Latin American Art and Design sale April 23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/174983011_1_x.jpeg)
Merida, Rivera, and Dieguez highlight Moran’s Latin American Art and Design sale April 23
MONROVIA, Calif. — Discover the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage of Latin America at the Latin American Art and Design sale at John Moran Auctioneers Tuesday, April 23. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the highlights of fine art is Abstracted Figures, a 1952 oil on Masonite by Guatemalan and […]