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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Life-Size Woodcock by Bob and Virginia Warfield: An early preening 7 1/4 inch Woodcock br Robert (1917-1990) and Virginia Warfield (1919-2004), Jaffrey, NH, faintly signed on the bottom of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.

0093: Life-Size Woodcock by Bob and Virginia WarfieldEst. US$200-US$400

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A Life-Size Grebe by Reggie Birch: A 6 1/2 inch Pied-Billed Grebe decoy by Reggie Birch (b.1953), Chincoteague, VA, signed and dated 1994 on the underside of the decoy. Original paint with minimal wear.

0094: A Life-Size Grebe by Reggie BirchEst. US$100-US$200

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Ruddy Duck attributed to North Carolina: An 11 3/4 inch Ruddy Duck decoy attributed to being from North Carolina rig. A mixture of original paint and old in-use paint with wear and a tight age crack along the bottom.

0095: Ruddy Duck attributed to North CarolinaEst. US$200-US$400

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Blue-Winged Teal Drake: An 11 inch folk art Blue-Winged Teal drake decoy with glass eyes and a bottom board. Unsigned.

0096: Blue-Winged Teal DrakeEst. US$100-US$200

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Coot by Arthur Pellegrin: A 12 1/2 inch hand-carved and hand-painted Coot decoy by Arthur Pellegrin (1882-1969), Houma, LA, old paper label on the bottom.

0097: Coot by Arthur PellegrinEst. US$100-US$300

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0098: Mallard Hen by Barry ChauvinEst. US$100-US$300

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Gadwall Drake by Ernest J. Scarabin: A 16 inch Gadwall Drake by Ernest J. Scarabin (1921-2009), Belle Chasse, LA, signed on the bottom by the maker. Original paint with minimal wear.

0099: Gadwall Drake by Ernest J. ScarabinEst. US$100-US$300

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Brant Decoy: An 18 1/2 inch Brant decoy attributed to be from the Eastern Shore of VA. In old paint with wear, possibly an in-use roothead rehead.

0100: Brant DecoyEst. US$100-US$200

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Canada Goose Decoy: A 21 inch hollow Canada Goose decoy attributed to be from Virginia. In old paint with heavy wear, eyes are missing, poor neck seat repair.

0101: Canada Goose DecoyEst. US$50-US$100

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Canada Goose by Madison Mitchell: A 24 1/2 inch cork-bodied Canada Goose decoy by R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), Havre de Grace, MD, signed and dated 1960 on the bottom board. Original paint with minor wear.

0102: Canada Goose by Madison MitchellEst. US$100-US$200

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Canvasback Drake attr. to Dick Howlett: A 14 inch Canvasback drake decoy attributed to Richard T. "Dick" Howlett (1829-1890), Havre de Grace, MD. Old In- use paint with gunning wear expected with age.

0103: Canvasback Drake attr. to Dick HowlettEst. US$200-US$600

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Two Canvasback Drakes from Havre de Grace: Two older 15 1/2 inch Canvasback drakes from Havre de Grace. One is in original paint with wear and flaking. The second is in in-use paint with wear, both heads have been reseated and one

0104: Two Canvasback Drakes from Havre de GraceEst. US$100-US$400

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Canvasback Drake by Jess Urie: A 14 1/2 inch Canvasback drake decoy by Capt. Jess Urie (1901-1978), Rock Hall, MD, signed and dated 1950 on the underside. Original paint with wear and an age line along the bottom.

0105: Canvasback Drake by Jess UrieEst. US$100-US$200

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Black Duck from Maryland: A 14 1/2 inch Black Duck, that may have started out as another species of duck, branded on the bottom "MLE". In old in-use paint with wear and flaking.

0106: Black Duck from MarylandEst. US$50-US$100

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Preening Blue-Winged Teal Decoy by Capt. Jobes: An 11 1/2 inch preening Blue-Winged Teal drake, in the traditional Havre de Grace style, by Capt. Harry K. Jobes (1936-2019), Aberdeen, MD, signed by the maker on the underside.

0107: Preening Blue-Winged Teal Decoy by Capt. JobesEst. US$100-US$200

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Blue-Winged Teal Drake from Havre de Grace: A 12 3/4 inch Blue-Winged Teal drake in the tradition of Havre de Grace decoy carvers, unsigned. Original paint with minor wear

0108: Blue-Winged Teal Drake from Havre de GraceEst. US$50-US$100

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Green-Winged Teal Drake from Havre de Grace: A 13 inch Green-Winged Teal drake in the tradition of Havre de Grace decoy carvers, unsigned. Original paint with minor wear

0109: Green-Winged Teal Drake from Havre de GraceEst. US$50-US$100

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Blue-Winged Teal Drake attr. to Patrick Vincenti: A 13 1/2 inch Blue-Winged Teal drake in the tradition of Havre de Grace decoy carvers, unsigned. Attributed to Patrick Vincenti (b. 1954), Havre de Grace and Churchville, MD Original paint with

0110: Blue-Winged Teal Drake attr. to Patrick VincentiEst. US$50-US$100

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Pintail Drake by Patrick Vincenti: An 18 1/2 inch Pintail drake decoy by Patrick Vincenti (b.1954), Havre de Grace and Churchville, MD, signed and dated 1982 on the underside. Original paint with wear.

0111: Pintail Drake by Patrick VincentiEst. US$50-US$100

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Two Pintail Hens by Capt. Harry Jobes: Two Pintail hens, a 13 1/2 inch preening decoy and a 16 1/2 inch standard decoy by Capt. Harry K. Jobes (1936-2019), Aberdeen, MD, both are signed by the maker on the underside.

0112: Two Pintail Hens by Capt. Harry JobesEst. US$200-US$400

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Swimming Canvasback Hen by Capt. Harry Jobes: A 17 3/4 inch swimming Canvasback hen by Capt. Harry K. Jobes (1936-2019), Aberdeen, MD, signed on the underside by the maker. Original paint with minor wear.

0113: Swimming Canvasback Hen by Capt. Harry JobesEst. US$100-US$200

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Ring-Necked Duck Drake from Maryland: A 13 inch Ring-Necked drake decoy, in the tradition of Havre de Grace decoy carvers, unsigned. Original paint with minor wear

0114: Ring-Necked Duck Drake from MarylandEst. US$100-US$200

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Surf Scoter Decoy by Charles Jobes: A 16 1/2 inch Surf Scoter drake decoy by Charles Jobes (b.1964), Havre de Grace, MD. A rare species of duck for a Southern carver. Original paint with minor wear.

0115: Surf Scoter Decoy by Charles JobesEst. US$100-US$200

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Red Head Drake by Richard Drescher: A 13 1/2 inch Red Head drake decoy by C. Richard Drescher (b.1946), Cambridge, MD, signed by the maker on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

0116: Red Head Drake by Richard DrescherEst. US$100-US$200

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