The Bob Timberlake Collection 2006-07-16 Auction - 519 Price Results - Brunk Auctions in NC - Page 20
700: Root head brant decoy,797: Root head swan decoy,1000: Builder's Sonder boat model,
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Asheville, NC, United States
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Important Two Day Auction The Collection of Noted North Carolina Artist and Sportsman Bob Timberlake 117 Tunnel Road, Asheville, North Carolina July 15-16, 2006, 9:00 Each Day Preview July 14 1-8:00 P.M., Early Preview By Appointment Wyeth Family Paintings, Drawings and Prints; Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings, Prints; Canoes, Boats, Related; Antique, Sporting Firearms; Decoys; Fishing, Other Sporting Related; Country Furniture, Accessories; Pottery, Glassware; Graniteware; Children’s Items, Miniatures; Autographs, Books, Related; Civil War Related; Folk and Outsider Art; Coins, Currency, Related:
Pair cock-fighting prints: plate No. 2, "Getting to Work" and plate No. 4, "Fast Locked", both proofs, published by W. C. Lee, London, after C. R. Stock, hand-colored engravings, plates 8-1/2 x 9-7/8 in., pages 11 x 14-7/8
1041: Pair cock-fighting printsEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
SOLD
Pair Huygens nature morte still lifes: (Francois Joseph Huygens, Dutch, 1820-1908), one of fowl in landscape with powder flasks, [splits in panel at top, possible retouch under varnish, accretion to frame gilding]; other with rabbits and
1042: Pair Huygens nature morte still lifesEst. $2,000-$4,000
SOLD
Frank Weston Benson signed etching: (N.A., Massachusetts, 1862-1951), "Deer Hunter" from an edition of 150, 1924, signed lower left in pencil "Frank W. Benson", etching on paper, plate 7-7/8 x 10-7/8 in., page 10-3/4 x 13-1/4 in.;
1043: Frank Weston Benson signed etchingEst. $2,000-$4,000
Three carved and painted shorebirds: by Randall, New Hampshire, 1940s, one mounted on driftwood, two 11 in.; third 10 in. long, 12 in. high on base. Two lacking bases. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1044: Three carved and painted shorebirdsEst. $400-$800Lot Passed
SOLD
Six tin shorebirds: by Strater & Sohier, four mounted on wooden base, maximum height 21 in.; two singles mounted on wooden bases, total height 15-1/2 in. and 16-1/2 in. Shot wounds, chips, paint losses, dents and seam
1045: Six tin shorebirdsEst. $500-$1,000
SOLD
Root head shorebird decoy,: swiveling removable head, probably North Carolina, mounted on driftwood, 13-1/4 in. Large separations to body, old painted surface possibly original. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1046: Root head shorebird decoy,Est. $300-$600
SOLD
Two shorebird decoys: probably North Carolina, one 17 x 18 in., [separation, possible bill repairs]; one attributed to Alphonso Tillet, 17-1/2 x 11-1/4 in., both with wooden bases. Both repainted, Provenance: Bob
1048: Two shorebird decoysEst. $400-$800
SOLD
Root head shorebird,: mid 20th century, base marked in script "George Swagels Decoys(?)", 10-1/2 x 15 in. including wooden base. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1049: Root head shorebird,Est. $200-$400
SOLD
Early North Carolina shore bird,: willet with spike bill, branded on side "MLD", Miner Lee Davis rig, 10 in. including stand. Extensive wear, traces original paint, shot wounds, rust, extensive losses to head, on later wooden base.
1050: Early North Carolina shore bird,Est. $200-$400
SOLD
Three North Carolina shorebirds: old painted surfaces with bent-wire bills, driftwood base, 15 x 25 in. All with separations, scattered light worm damage and losses, shot wounds, original painted surface with extensive chips and
1051: Three North Carolina shorebirdsEst. $2,000-$4,000
SOLD
New Jersey yellowleg shorebird decoy,: mounted on driftwood, 11-1/2 in. Old painted surface with separations and chips, replaced wooden bill. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1052: New Jersey yellowleg shorebird decoy,Est. $200-$400
SOLD
yellowleg shorebird decoy,: bill of copper rolled over a nail, probably early 20th century, 10-1/2 in. including wooden base. Repainted with old separations. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1053: yellowleg shorebird decoy,Est. $200-$400
SOLD
North Carolina shorebird,: original wire bill, probably original painted surface, possibly by Walter Jones, Knotts Island, North Carolina, 10-1/2 in. Shot wounds, abrasions, lacking portion of head, separations and losses.
1054: North Carolina shorebird,Est. $300-$600
SOLD
Carved and painted pigeon,: probably European, mounted on oil can, 12 in. Probably original painted surface, extensive pest damage, lacking beak, large separations. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1055: Carved and painted pigeon,Est. $200-$400
SOLD
Root head willet decoy,: Knotts Island or Okracoke, North Carolina, two mounting holes, one for feeding position, mounted on iron rod and driftwood, 12 in. long, 10 in. high on base. Old repaint, paint loss to tail and other
1056: Root head willet decoy,Est. $500-$1,000
SOLD
Carved and painted owl,: applied metal ears, glass eyes, 19 in. long, 21 in. high on base. Repainted, chain attached to top, large separation and losses on back and head, later iron mount. Provenance: Bob Timberlake
1057: Carved and painted owl,Est. $150-$250
SOLD
Three shorebirds: carved and painted wood, original wire bills, old probably original paint, attributed to Lionel Mason, later rod and base mounts, each about 10 in. long, 12 in. high on base. All with scattered shot
1058: Three shorebirdsEst. $1,500-$2,500
SOLD
Two carved and painted shorebirds: applied tack eyes, stepped circular wooden bases, late 19th/early 20th century, 24-1/2 in. and 21-1/2 in. smaller with neck glue joint separated with later filler, both with surface wear and losses,
1059: Two carved and painted shorebirdsEst. $1,500-$2,500
Early shorebird,: probably New England, late 19th century, driftwood base, 7 x 11 in. Repainted black over old red, rebeaked, large separations, surface losses. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1060: Early shorebird,Est. $200-$400Lot Passed
SOLD
North Carolina shorebird,: dowitcher, old possibly original paint, mounted on shell, 8-1/4 in. Extensive shot wounds and imbedded shot, repaired neck, possibly rebilled. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1061: North Carolina shorebird,Est. $200-$400
SOLD
Mason challenge grade brant decoy,: bottom branded "TBW" (Tilford B. Wade) and "Hard" (Hard Rig, Long Island, New York), 19 in. Bobbed bill, partial repainting, separation and large chip in neck. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1062: Mason challenge grade brant decoy,Est. $800-$1,200
SOLD
Premier grade Mason goose,: 24 in. Restored paint, 3 in. of neck replaced. Provenance: Bob Timberlake Collection.
1063: Premier grade Mason goose,Est. $400-$800
SOLD
Four factory decoys: bluebill, black duck, 17 in.; mallard drake with shot wounds, 17 in.; bluebill, 13 in.; one unknown factory, 14 in. Some with shot wounds, surface abrasions, some original paint. Provenance: Bob
1064: Four factory decoysEst. $100-$200