![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)
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![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)
![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)
![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)
![Pintail Drake Decoy by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Pintail Drake Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2024 19 1/2 in. long A modern classic pintail with a turned head, incised primary detail, combed paint, and a long inlaid hardwood tail. This](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279358_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)
![Half-Size Bobwhite Quail by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Half-Size Bobwhite Quail A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 6 1/2 in. tall Today quail are not commonly associated with Cape Cod; however, they were fairly abundant in Crowell's ti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279322_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Polpis Harbor Yellowlegs Decoy: Polpis Harbor Yellowlegs Polpis Harbor, Nantucket, MA, c. 1880 9 in. long "The decoy at the upper right, a Yellowleg, shows an unusual type of construction from Nantucket Island. This last decoy is an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284969_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
!["Premier-Grade" Mallard Hen Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): "Premier-Grade" Mallard Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 17 in. long This hollow carving exhibits a sharp blue ink "Premier" stamp on the underside. Strong original paint with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284954_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Rare Bufflehead Drake Decoy by The Ward Brothers: Rare Bufflehead Drake The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1966 12 in. long The underside of the hollow body displays a date and Lem and Steve's signature. Or](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284939_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Canvasback Drake Decoy by Charles Reeves (1877-1941): Canvasback Drake Charles Reeves (1877-1941) Long Point, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 16 1/4 in. long A classic Long Point canvasback from the Club's distinguished carving family. This is one of the few ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Exceptional Miniature Hissing Goose by Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938): Exceptional Miniature Hissing Goose Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1920 6 3/4 in. long This goose and the following four lots are refined examples that were made together in a group. Thi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279342_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Canada Goose Decoy by Ken Anger (1904-1983): Canada Goose Ken Anger (1904-1983) Dunnville, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930 23 in. long A rare early Anger decoy with a high paddle tail, raised wing tips, and hollow construction. One of the finest exampl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279410_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Golden Plover Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Golden Plover Decoy A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 9 3/4 in. long An early working Crowell shorebird decoy in an alert upright posture displaying fine painted detail, glass eye](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279351_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Lawton Rig Mallard Drake Decoy by Charles Walker (1873-1954): Lawton Rig Mallard Drake Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1948 17 1/2 in. long Prior to establishing himself as one of the Mississippi Flyway's top decoy makers, Walker was a painter who w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284948_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![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 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)
![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)
![Bluebill Hen Decoy by James Adam "Addie" Nichol (1864-1929): Bluebill Hen James Adam "Addie" Nichol (1864-1929) Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1890 13 in. long A fine hollow bluebill hen with extensive carved and painted feather detail, and raised primaries.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279405_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![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)
![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)
![Puffin by Jerry Garner: Puffin Jerry Garner 1982 12 in. long This hollow, turned-head carving bears the maker's name, date, and the species name on the underside. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Estate of Martin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279384_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 […]
![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 […]
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‘Father of American Studio Glass’ Harvey Littleton collection emerges at Habatat May 2
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