![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)
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![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)
![The Dempsey-Chace Songbird in Nest with Egg by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): The Dempsey-Chace Songbird in Nest with Egg A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 4 in. long, 7 in. tall A unique nesting bird carving with dropped wings, a high tail, and carved egg.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279320_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Early Swan Decoy by Madison Mitchell (1901-1993): Early Swan Madison Mitchell (1901-1993) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1936 32 1/2 in. long A classic Upper Bay working swan decoy showing the maker's best form. The underside has a swinging and weighted wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284931_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)
![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)
![Blue Santa Claus by Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Blue Santa Claus Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA 8 in. tall A cast resin Santa mounted on a wooden base. The underside bears Finney's inked signature and an incised "F." Original paint with li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285050_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![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)
![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)
![Two Small LaCrosse Fish Decoys: Two Small LaCrosse Fish Decoys Wisconsin, c. 1920 largest is 5 in. long Old paint with craquelure and heavy fishing wear.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285076_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)
![5 Orange & Red Ice Fishing Decoys, 1st Half 20th C: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Five Orange and Red Ice Fishing Decoys, First Half 20th C , comprising five decoys all with painted wood bodies and met](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395261_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 Green-Winged Teal Drake by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Green-Winged Teal Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 in. long The carving displays the species name and the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original pain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279330_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)
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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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‘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 […]
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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 […]