American Decoys and International Folk Art

Exceptional Sterling Silver Walking Bear

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Sandwich, MA, United States

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American Decoys and International Folk Art

Charles Street Auction

Auction of the wooden folk art collection of retired Professor W. Ted Davis, noted ornithologist and traveler to 76 countries, with a few additions from other Cape Cod estates.

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Jim Parker

a collector, carver and decoy historian with 40+ years of experience

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Pair of Blue-Winged Teal by Sean Sutton: A 13 and a 13 1/2 inch pair of Blue-Winged Teal decoys by Sean Sutton (b. 1967), Paulsboro, NJ, signed by the maker on the underside and with stamped weights. Original paint and condition.

0046: Pair of Blue-Winged Teal by Sean SuttonEst. US$1,000-US$2,000

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0047: Cinnamon Teal Pair by William OlerEst. US$100-US$300

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0048: Pintail Drake by Ken KirbyEst. US$100-US$300

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Black-Bellied Plover by Ken Kirby: A 12 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by Ken Kirby (b.1946), Little Egg Harbor, NJ, signed and branded on the underside of the bird. Kirby was named the 2014 New Jersey carver of the

0049: Black-Bellied Plover by Ken KirbyEst. US$100-US$200

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0050: Curlew Decoy by R. J. BrownEst. US$100-US$200

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Two New Jersey Shorebirds: A 10 1/2 inch Yellowlegs shorebird decoy by Harry V. Shourds II (1930-2017), Seaville, NJ, signed on the underside of the bird. A 9 inch Ruddy Turnstone shorebird decoy by Bruce Beiber (b.1949),

0051: Two New Jersey ShorebirdsEst. US$100-US$200

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Two Shorebird decoys by Bruce Beiber: An 11 inch feeding Sandpiper decoy and a 9 1/4 inch turned head Yellowlegs decoy by Bruce Beiber (b. 1949, Cape May, NJ, both are branded with the maker's brands. Original paint with minimal wear.

0052: Two Shorebird decoys by Bruce BeiberEst. US$100-US$200

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Two Shorebirds, by David Rhodes, One by Dave O'Neal of Ocracoke: Two 9 inch Sandpiper decoys by David Rhodes (1933-2019), Absecon, NJ, signed by the maker on the underside of the birds and an early 10 inch high-head shorebird decoy, exhibiting classic form

0053: Two Shorebirds, by David Rhodes, One by Dave O'Neal of OcracokeEst. US$200-US$400

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Green-Backed Plover attr. to Dan Showell: A 10 1/2 Green-Back or Golden Plover shorebird decoy attributed to Capt. Dan Showell from Absecon, NJ. Original paint with wear and some flaking. Provenance: Provided by William J. Mackey Jr.

0054: Green-Backed Plover attr. to Dan ShowellEst. US$400-US$800

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Golden Plover and Sandpiper Decoys from New Jersey: An 11 inch Green-Backed or Golden Plover decoy attributed Capt. Dan Showell from Absecon, NJ. Original paint with wear, a tight crack, some flaking and a bill tip chip.

0055: Golden Plover and Sandpiper Decoys from New JerseyEst. US$400-US$800

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Black-Bellied Plover Decoy: A 10 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy, thought to be from a Mid-Atlantic state. Original paint with even wear and a probable replaced bill.

0056: Black-Bellied Plover DecoyEst. US$100-US$300

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Black-Bellied Plover Decoy: A 9 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy with tack eyes. Original paint with even wear, flaking and replaced bill.

0057: Black-Bellied Plover DecoyEst. US$100-US$300

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Running Black-Bellied Plover Decoy: An 11 inch running Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy with painted eyes and a split tail. Original paint with wear, to include wing tip and tail chips.

0058: Running Black-Bellied Plover DecoyEst. US$100-US$200

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Ruddy Turnstone Decoy: A 9 inch Ruddy Turnstone shorebird decoy from New Jersey. In old paint, possibly original with even wear.

0059: Ruddy Turnstone DecoyEst. US$200-US$400

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Ruddy Turnstone Decoy: An 8 inch Ruddy Turnstone shorebird decoy from New Jersey. In old paint with wear , a crack in the head and age lines.

0060: Ruddy Turnstone DecoyEst. US$100-US$200

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Running Shorebird Decoy: A 10 inch Shorebird decoy with carved eyes and raised primaries. In old paint with wear and extensive craquelure.

0061: Running Shorebird DecoyEst. US$100-US$300

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Curlew Decoy: A 15 1/2 inch Curlew shorebird decoy attributed to being from New Jersey. In old paint with wear and some flaking.Provenance: Purchased at a Decoy Unlimited Auction - paint was described as original

0062: Curlew DecoyEst. US$200-US$400

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Curlew Decoy: A 14 inch Flat-sided Curlew shorebird decoy with an incised "R" under the tail. Old in-use paint with gunning wear and a replaced bill.

0063: Curlew DecoyEst. US$100-US$300

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Early Factory Yellowlegs Shorebird: A 10 1/2 inch Yellowlegs shorebird decoy similar to decoys made by the J.N. Dodge (1882-1893) and Peterson factories branded "EFH". Old, possibly original paint with wear- to

0064: Early Factory Yellowlegs ShorebirdEst. US$300-US$900

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0065: Early Canvasback Hen attributed to J. N. DodgeEst. US$200-US$400

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Willet by the Mason Decoy Factory: An 11 1/2 inch Willet shorebird decoy by the Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, MI. In winter plumage, with original eyes and bill. In old in-use repaint, gunning wear and shot

0066: Willet by the Mason Decoy FactoryEst. US$400-US$800

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0067: Standard Grade Widgeon Drake by MasonEst. US$300-US$600Lot Passed

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0068: Red Head Drake by Harvey StevensEst. US$100-US$500

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0069: Bluebill Drake by George StevensEst. US$100-US$300

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