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North American Sports Equipment
![Ira Hudson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy: Ira Hudson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy from Chincoteague V.A. with Original Paint.7.5 inches H x 14 L x 5.5 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255854_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Antique Mason Factory Black Duck Decoy Glass Eyes: Antique Mason Factory Black Duck Decoy Glass Eyes. 16 inches L x 5 W x 7 H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255862_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Merganser Drake Duck Decoy Lunenburg Nova Scotia: Merganser Drake Duck Decoy Lunenburg County Nova Scotia C. 1900s. Bill is an in use repair, head is unsecured. 16.5 inches L x 6 H x 4.5 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255855_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Mason Challenge Mallard Drake Duck Decoy: Mason Challenge Mallard Drake Duck Decoy. Marked with J. 15 inches L x 7 H x 6 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255850_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Mason Duck Decoy Pin Tail Red and Green: Mason Duck Decoy C. 1905 Pin Tail Red and Green. Marked on base, RAC. 15 inches L x 4 W x 6 H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255851_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Two Ice Fishing Decoys, c. 1930s, Bethel, MN: Property of Louanne Laroche, Laroche Collection, South Carolina Description: Two Ice Fishing Decoys, c. 1930s, Bethel, MN, one label on underside, attributed to 'B,' both black fish with red and y](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395243_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Canvasback Drake Decoy by Henley Sorby (1883-1954): Canvasback Drake Henley Sorby (1883-1954) Gores Landing, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920 16 in. long Sorby descended from a wealthy English family and his decoys appear to follow his own sleek pattern. He is](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Canvasback Decoy by Thomas Chambers (1860-1948): Canvasback Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long A classic Ontario decoy by one of the region's premier makers. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279424_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)
![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)
![Rare Long-Body Canvasback Pair by Thomas Chambers (1860-1948): Rare Long-Body Canvasback Pair Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1915 17 1/4 in. long A rigmate pair featuring the maker's finest comb painting and elegant carving in his hi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279386_3_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653588)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Canvasback Drake Decoy by John R. Wells (1861-1953): Canvasback Drake John R. Wells (1861-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long This hollow canvasback drake, with its exceptional stippled paint and refined form, is one of the best Well](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279388_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)
![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)
![Blue-Winged Teal Decoy from the Markham Rig: Blue-Winged Teal Markham Rig Ontario, Canada, c. 1880 12 1/2 in. long A teal decoy with a high humped back, hollow body, and broad blue wing patches. This bird was likely made by Walker Morley and ema](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
News about North American Sports Equipment
![Christopher Cardozo’s artisanal reproduction of Curtis’ ‘North American Indian’ set for Santa Fe Art Auction April 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175021646_1_x.jpeg)
Christopher Cardozo’s artisanal reproduction of Curtis’ ‘North American Indian’ set for Santa Fe Art Auction April 10
SANTA FE, N.M. — Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) was the world’s leading expert on Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), whose The North American Indian was the first scholarly presentation documenting and preserving information about Native Americans. Cardozo’s collection of photogravures — plus an artist’s proof copy of his exhaustive reissue of Curtis’ work — will appear at […]
![Complete copy of ‘The North American Indian’ by Edward S. Curtis comes to Hindman Nov. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/163286730_8_x.webp)
Complete copy of ‘The North American Indian’ by Edward S. Curtis comes to Hindman Nov. 9
CHICAGO – Hindman will offer a complete copy of Edward S. Curtis’ seminal The North American Indian as part of an auction of Fine Books from the Dorros Family Collection on Thursday, November 9. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Curtis’ The North American Indian was one of the most ambitious and […]
![Met exhibition features Karl Bodmer’s Native North American portraits](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8.-Upsichtä-Mandan-Man-1.jpg)
Met exhibition features Karl Bodmer’s Native North American portraits
NEW YORK – Karl Bodmer: North American Portraits, an exhibition on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from April 5 through July 25, 2021, will present a compelling visual response to Native North America through watercolors created in the 1830s by the Swiss draftsman Karl Bodmer (1809–1893). Bodmer was one of the most accomplished […]
![North American history explored at Swann auction Sept. 24](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FEATcllmjnmgabcmmmhl.jpg)
North American history explored at Swann auction Sept. 24
NEW YORK – Covering a period of nearly five centuries, printed and manuscript Americana will cross the auction block at Swann Galleries on Thursday, Sept. 24. This auction is exceptionally varied in content and subjects covered, from colonialism and the Westward expansion of the United States, to presidential material and firsthand accounts by ordinary people of important historical moments. Bid […]