![Blue-Winged Teal Decoy by James T. Holly (1855-1935): Blue-Winged Teal James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1880 12 1/2 in. long This early decoy is among the Holly family's and Upper Bay's finest teal decoys known to survive. Indeed, when i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284932_2_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
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![Blue-Winged Teal Decoy by James T. Holly (1855-1935): Blue-Winged Teal James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1880 12 1/2 in. long This early decoy is among the Holly family's and Upper Bay's finest teal decoys known to survive. Indeed, when i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284932_2_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)
![Early Wood Duck Drake by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Early Wood Duck Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912 12 in. tall on base and 16 3/4 in. long This is one of the finest Crowell decorative carvings to ever come to market. Only](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279352_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)
![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)
![Miniature Wood Duck by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Wood Duck A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 1/4 in. long The bird displays the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light wear and very minor w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279323_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)
![Bluebill Hen Decoy by Charles Schoenheider Sr. (1854-1944): Bluebill Hen Charles Schoenheider Sr. (1854-1944) Peoria, IL, c. 1910 13 in. long This rare decoy has a hollow body and refined form. The underside retains an especially well-preserved display of Scho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284961_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)
!["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)
![High-Head Black Duck Decoy by Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950): High-Head Black Duck Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1900 18 in. long A rare Wilson black duck form with a high and turned head. The long body has raised wings and an in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284973_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Scoter Decoy by Cassius Smith (1847-1907): Scoter Cassius Smith (1847-1907) Milford, CT, c. 1890 14 1/4 in. long Cassius Smith is recorded as a market gunner and skilled carver who supplied wild waterfowl to his brother George, who owned a hot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284963_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Feeding Yellowlegs Decoy by Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924): Feeding Yellowlegs Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 13 1/4 in. long An iconic Long Island form, a related Gelston running pattern was chosen by the Long Island Decoy Coll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![High-Head Canvasback Pair by The Ward Brothers: High-Head Canvasback Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1936 16 1/2 in. long A rare rigmate pair of 1936 canvasbacks, each displaying long necks with t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![The Wales & Snow Flapping-Wing Plover Decoy by Wales & Snow: The Wales & Snow Flapping-Wing Plover Decoy Wales & Snow Boston, MA, c. 1868 10 1/2 in. long and 10 1/2 in. wingspan ?I claim a decoy, having wings hinged thereto, arranged to be operated by manipulat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284970_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![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)
![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)
![12 inch Woodtail Ice Fishing Decoy: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: 12 inch Woodtail Ice Fishing Decoy, with metal fins, label on belly. Measurements: Height: 2 3/4 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![4 Woodentail Ice Fishing Decoys, First Half 20th C: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Four Woodentail Ice Fishing Decoys, First Half 20th C, comprising a brown and white decoy with red fins signed 'Willie'](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395236_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![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)
![Golden Plover Decoy by Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919): Golden Plover Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 10 in. long The carving exhibits adult plumage with good gold dots and the carver's signature rounded head and tear-drop body. Strong](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Miniature Black Duck by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Black Duck A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 5 1/2 in. long The carving displays the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light wear.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285009_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Racy Miniature Red-Breasted Merganser by Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938): Racy Miniature Red-Breasted Merganser Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1920 4 1/2 in. long A rare Lincoln miniature with the species name on the bottom. Original paint with light wear, min](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285005_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)
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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
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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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 […]