Charles Street Auction - American Decoys

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Charles Street Auction - American Decoys

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American Duck and Goose Decoys, Bird Carvings and Miniatures from Cape Cod Collectors

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Miniature Loon by Tom Ahern: A 10 3/4 inch, 1/3 size loon carving, by World Class carver Tom Ahern (b. 1944), Bethlehem, PA. Signed and dated 1977. Original paint and condition.

0025: Miniature Loon by Tom AhernEst. US$200-US$600

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Miniature Chickadee by Steve Weaver: A 3 1/4 inch, 3/4 size Chickadee carving by World Class carver- Steve Weaver (b.1947), Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA. Signed on the bottom of the base by the maker. Steve was commissioned to carve a

0026: Miniature Chickadee by Steve WeaverEst. US$600-US$2,000

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Ovenbird by Stan Sparre: A 4 1/2 inch, 3/4 size bird carving by Stanley Sparre (1922-2011), East Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA. Signed on the bottom of the base. Stan carved this bird from a live model, brought to him before it

0027: Ovenbird by Stan SparreEst. US$200-US$400

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Hummingbird by Stan Sparre: A 3 1/2 inch bird carving with a 7 by 7 inch framed floral painting by Stan Sparre (1922-2011), East Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA. Signed in the lower right hand corner of the painting. A rare

0028: Hummingbird by Stan SparreEst. US$200-US$400

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Ruddy Duck by Stan Sparre: An 8 3/4 inch Ruddy Duck drake decoy by Stan Sparre (1922-2011), East Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA. Signed on the bottom. Decoys by Stan Sparre are fairly rare. Original paint and condition.

0029: Ruddy Duck by Stan SparreEst. US$200-US$600

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0030: Bluebill Sleeper by Bert WilliamsEst. US$100-US$300

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0031: High-Head Scoter by John MulakEst. US$200-US$400

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Goldeneye Hen from Martha's Vineyard: A 12 1/2 inch Goldeneye hen decoy from Martha's Vineyard, MA, unsigned. Classic Vineyard working decoy form is exhibited in this decoy. Old paint with even wear from years of use.

0032: Goldeneye Hen from Martha's VineyardEst. US$300-US$900

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0033: Bluebill Drake from Martha's VineyardEst. US$500-US$1,000

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Black Duck by Gordon Mann: A 17 3/4 inch Black Duck decoy by Gordon Mann (1871-), Rockland, MA. Mann was a friend and hunting companion of Joe Lincoln (1859-1938) from neighboring Accord, MA. This decoy exhibits similar

0034: Black Duck by Gordon MannEst. US$200-US$800

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0035: Self-Bailing Scoter by Joe LincolnEst. US$400-US$800

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Bufflehead Hen by Winsor White: An 8 inch cork and wood Bufflehead decoy by Winsor White of Duxbury, MA. Winsor White was a pioneer decoy collector and carver from Duxbury, who sold decoys to Doc Starr and later in his life-

0036: Bufflehead Hen by Winsor WhiteEst. US$400-US$800

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Red-Breasted Merganser by Gerry Smith: A 15 inch Merganser decoy by Capt. Gerald B. Smith (1905-1994), Marblehead, MA. This merganser decoy exhibits exceptional form and is one of the finest of his decoys. Years ago, Capt. Gerry was

0037: Red-Breasted Merganser by Gerry SmithEst. US$200-US$600

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0038: Black Duck by Ed HawkesEst. US$400-US$800

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0039: Bufflehead Drake by Marty CollinsEst. US$300-US$900

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Preening Black Duck by Byron Bruffee: An exceptional 16 1/2 inch Black Duck decoy by Byron N. Bruffee (b. 1966), Middleboro and Warren, ME. A superb decoy by this second generation carver, who learned from his father, a noted carver,

0040: Preening Black Duck by Byron BruffeeEst. US$600-US$2,000

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Rare Labrador Duck by Roger Mitchell: A 15 1/2 inch Labrador Duck decoy by World Class decoy carver Roger Mitchell (b. 1948), Kingston, MA. Labrador ducks have been extinct since the mid 1800s. Mitchell won several ribbons for his

0041: Rare Labrador Duck by Roger MitchellEst. US$400-US$800

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0042: Mallard Drake by Marty CollinsEst. US$200-US$600

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Red-Breasted Merganser by Roger Mitchell: An 18 inch Merganser decoy by Roger Mitchell (b. 1948), Kingston, MA. Signed on the underside with the maker's oval ink stamp. Exhibits a snakey head with a wooden comb and a sleek body by this

0042A: Red-Breasted Merganser by Roger MitchellEst. US$300-US$600

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Red-Breasted Merganser Drake: An 18 inch Red-Breasted Merganser drake decoy, unsigned. Displays a high level of craftsmanship, great form,a leather crest, and an exceptionally well-crafted rectangular weight. Original paint

0043: Red-Breasted Merganser DrakeEst. US$400-US$800

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Black Duck by Roz Bliss: A 15 3/4 inch Black Duck decoy by Roswell E. Bliss (1887-1967), Stratford, CT. Unsigned. Classic Stratford decoy by Bliss, who was mentored by Shang Wheeler (1872-1949), Connecticut's most famous

0044: Black Duck by Roz BlissEst. US$200-US$600

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0045: Surf Scoter by Roz BlissEst. US$400-US$1,000

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Brant from Long Island, NY: A 17 inch root head Brant from Long Island, NY. This decoy exhibits classic form and craftsmanship.. Old paint with wear, and some flaking, black and white areas are in in-use repaint.

0046: Brant from Long Island, NYEst. US$200-US$600

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Brant: A 19 1/2 inch Brant decoy with a two-piece head, unsigned. Two-piece heads are often associated with decoy carvers from the Canadian Maritimes. Old paint with wear from years of use.

0047: BrantEst. US$200-US$600

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