2026 Winter Sale 2026-02-28 Auction - 350 Price Results - Charles Street Auction in MA
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2026 Winter Sale
Rare Two-Sided Dolphin by Clark Voorhees
Early Premier Grade Merganser by Mason
Early Redhead Drake by Henry Keyes Chadwick
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Sandwich, MA, United States
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2026 Winter Sale

Charles Street Auction

An auction of decoys, bird carvings folk art. primitives and art
Auction Curator:
Jim Parker
Jim Parker
a collector, carver and decoy historian with 40+ years of experience
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Rare Two-Sided Dolphin by Clark Voorhees: A 27 inch wind / weather vane by Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), originally from Connecticut, then later, Williston, Vermont. In original paint, one side has light wear and minor flaking. This
0001: Rare Two-Sided Dolphin by Clark VoorheesEst.
$2,000
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$4,000
SOLD
Early Premier Grade Merganser by Mason: A 19 1/2 inch hollow Premier Grade Merganser by the Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, MI circa 1900.One of the most desireable species of Mason Decoys to collect. This Merganser exhibits
0002: Early Premier Grade Merganser by MasonEst.
$4,000
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$8,000
SOLD
Early Redhead Drake by Henry Keyes Chadwick: An early 15 1/2 inch slope-breasted Redhead Drake decoy by H. Keyes Chadwick (1865-1958), Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA., circa 1890. In old paint with wear.
0003: Early Redhead Drake by Henry Keyes ChadwickEst.
$1,500
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$3,000
Early Redhead Drake Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell ex Mackey Collection: A 15 1/2 inch finest grade Redhead drake decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, signed with the maker's oval brand. The bottom also displays a faint William J. Mackey Jr.
0004: Early Redhead Drake Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell ex Mackey CollectionEst.
$4,000
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$8,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Early Redhead Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell: An early pre-brand 15 1/2 inch Redhead drake decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, unsigned, displays great form. In worn to the wood Crowell paint with short tight
0005: Early Redhead Decoy by A. Elmer CrowellEst.
$1,500
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$3,000
SOLD
Goldeneye Hen Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell: A 13 1/2 inch Goldeneye hen duck decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), E/ Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, signed with the maker's oval brand on the bottom. In original paint with some darkening to minor
0006: Goldeneye Hen Decoy by A. Elmer CrowellEst.
$2,000
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$4,000
SOLD
Miniature Goldeneye Drake by A. Elmer Crowell: A 3 inch Goldeneye drake carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, signed with the maker's rectangular stamp and is species identified on the bottom, In original paint
0007: Miniature Goldeneye Drake by A. Elmer CrowellEst.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
Miniature Bluebill Hen by A. Elmer Crowell: A 3 1/4 inch Miniature Bluebill hen by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Cape Cod, MA, signed In original paint with minor restoration to the underside of the bill.
0008: Miniature Bluebill Hen by A. Elmer CrowellEst.
$800
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$1,600
SOLD
Rare Ruddy Duck Decoy by Joe Lincoln: An extremely rare life size Ruddy Duck decoy by Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Hingham, MA. A rigmate was recently sold from the Ted and Judy Harmon Collection by Guyette & Deeter.
0009: Rare Ruddy Duck Decoy by Joe LincolnEst.
$4,000
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$6,000
A Documented Shorebird Decoy by John Dilley: A life size Shorebird decoy by John Dilley, considered one of the finest shorebird makers ever. In old original paint with even wear. In the 1960s this exact decoy was in the collection of Lloyd
0010: A Documented Shorebird Decoy by John DilleyEst.
$3,000
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$5,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Greater Yellowlegs Shorebird Decoy from Cape Cod: A fine 11 inch Greater Yellowlegs shorebird decoy from Cape Cod, MA. A superb shorebird decoy with excellent form and original paint displaying pleasing patina. There are two stick holes - the
0011: Greater Yellowlegs Shorebird Decoy from Cape CodEst.
$2,000
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$4,000
Antique Black-Bellied Plover Decoy from Nantucket: An 11 inch antique Black-bellied Plover shorebird decoy from Nantucket. Displays painted eyes, raised carved wingscand raised primaries. In old original paint with flaking and gunning wear.
0012: Antique Black-Bellied Plover Decoy from NantucketEst.
$1,000
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$2,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Three Yellowlegs Decoys by the Midgett Family: Three early 12 1/2 inch shorebird decoys attr. to the Midgett Family, Dare County, NC. The Midgett family is one of the oldest families of North Carolina's Outer Banks, several were early
0013: Three Yellowlegs Decoys by the Midgett FamilyEst.
$500
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$1,000
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Two Rare Peep Shorebird Decoys from a Cape Cod Rig: Two early rare 7 inch peep or Sandpiper shorebird decoys, circa 1880. The two shorebirds exhibit stamped eyes and are only 7 inches long, in comparison to the more common 10 + inch length for almost
0014: Two Rare Peep Shorebird Decoys from a Cape Cod RigEst.
$1,000
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$2,000
Swimming Black Duck Decoy from Kingston, Ontario: A 17 inch swimming Black Duck decoy from Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Hollow with a bottom board. In old paint with wear with shot scars on one side.
0015: Swimming Black Duck Decoy from Kingston, OntarioEst.
$200
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$400
Lot Passed
SOLD
Delta Marsh Canvasback Decoy by Alf Lavallee: A 13 inch Ducharme / Delta Marsh style Canvasback drake decoy by Alf Lavallee of Manitba, Canada, signed and dated 1999 on the bottom. In original paint with minor wear.
0016: Delta Marsh Canvasback Decoy by Alf LavalleeEst.
$100
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$200
Brant Decoy by John Ramsay from P.E.I. Canada: A 19 1/4 inch Brant decoy by John Ramsay (1858-1934), Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Ramsay's grandfather John (1789-1873) was the "father" of boat building in Summerside. .In original
0017: Brant Decoy by John Ramsay from P.E.I. CanadaEst.
$400
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$800
Lot Passed
SOLD
Pacific Brant by J. Allan Forester: A life size Pacific Brant decoy by J. Allan Forester, (1920-2008), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The decoy is circa 1951-1960. In old paint with minor wear.
0018: Pacific Brant by J. Allan ForesterEst.
$200
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$400
SOLD
Fine Brant Decoy by Pierre Bacon: A superb 19 1/4 inch hollow Brant decoy by Pierre Bacon, Quebec, Canada, signed with the maker's initials on the bottom. In original paint and condition.
0019: Fine Brant Decoy by Pierre BaconEst.
$600
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$900
SOLD
Exceptional Turned Head Brant by George Strunk: A 17 1/2 inch hollow turned head Brant by George Strunk (b. 1958), Glendora, NJ. signed with his maker's stamp on the base. In original condition.
0020: Exceptional Turned Head Brant by George StrunkEst.
$400
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$800
Brant Decoy from Seaford, Long Island, NY: A 17 inch Brant decoy from Seaford, Long Island, NY. Verity family head with carved eyes, nice form and a bottom board. In old paint with gunning wear and a tight crack in the bill.
0021: Brant Decoy from Seaford, Long Island, NYEst.
$800
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$1,600
Lot Passed
Black-Bellied Plover Decoy by Thomas Langan: An oversize 15 inch Black-bellied Plover Shorebird decoy by Thomas Langan (1942-2017), Roslyn Harbor / Canton, NC, signed with his "TGL" brand on the underside. In original paint and minimal wear.
0022: Black-Bellied Plover Decoy by Thomas LanganEst.
$500
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$1,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Peep Shorebird Decoy by David Ward: A 6 inch sandpiper decoy by David Ward (1947-2020), Essex, CT. unsigned. In original condition.
0023: Peep Shorebird Decoy by David WardEst.
$500
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$1,000
SOLD
Dove-Tailed Yellowlegs and Sparre Painting: A rare dove-tailed 11 inch Lesser Yellowlegs shorebird decoy by Martin Collins (b. 1960), Wareham / Bridgewater, MA. This shorebird is the subject of this ortginal painting by Stan Sparre
0024: Dove-Tailed Yellowlegs and Sparre PaintingEst.
$600
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$800