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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Red-Breasted Merganser attr. to Vernon Bryant: A 22 inch swallowing Red-Breasted Merganser drake decoy attributed to Capt. Vernon Bryant, Perryville, MD, signed with a branded "C" in the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

0117: Red-Breasted Merganser attr. to Vernon BryantEst. US$100-US$200

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Common Goldeneye Drake from New York: An 11 inch folk art masterpiece, Common Goldeneye drake, from New York, purchased from pioneer decoy collector and author, William J. Mackey, Jr.'s collection, circa 1880,and unsigned.

0118: Common Goldeneye Drake from New YorkEst. US$400-US$800

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Sandpiper Decoy from Seaford, Long Island, NY: An 8 inch Sandpiper, possibly a Dowitcher from Seaford, Long Island, NY, home to many bird carvers named Verity and Southard. Provenance provided when purchased from famous decoy collector

0119: Sandpiper Decoy from Seaford, Long Island, NYEst. US$200-US$800

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Brant from Long Island, New York: A 16 1/2 inch Brant decoy from Long Island, NY. Displays bill carving,, a tack eye, great form, and a keel. In in-use paint with heavy wear, flaking and a missing eye.

0120: Brant from Long Island, New YorkEst. US$100-US$300

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Rare Cast Iron Head Brant Decoy: An 18 1/4 inch Brant , exhibiting a replaced neck piece to increase the height of the rare cast iron head., originally purchased from Dr. Robinson's collection, at a Decoys Unlimited auction.

0121: Rare Cast Iron Head Brant DecoyEst. US$100-US$400

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Mallard Drake Decoy by Ken Harris: A 15 1/2 inch Mallard drake decoy by Ken Harris (1905-1981), Woodville, NY,, exhibits great early form, unsigned. Original paint with minor wear.

0122: Mallard Drake Decoy by Ken HarrisEst. US$100-US$300

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Old Squaw Decoy by Mike Wavercak: A 17 inch Old Squaw or Long Tail duck decoy by Michael Wavercek (1932-1984), Seneca River, NY,, signed on the bottom by the maker. Original paint with minor wear.

0123: Old Squaw Decoy by Mike WavercakEst. US$100-US$300

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Old Squaw Decoy by John P. Graves: A 17 inch Old Squaw or Long Tail Duck decoy by John P. Graves, Clayton, NY , signed on the bottom of the decoy. Exhibits great form and won 2nd place in a local decoy show competition.

0124: Old Squaw Decoy by John P. GravesEst. US$200-US$400

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Common Loon by Norm Jones: An 18 1/2 inch Common Loon decoy by Norman Jones, Watertown, NY, signed on the bottom of the decoy. Original paint with minor wear and remnants of a sap bleed on the breast.

0125: Common Loon by Norm JonesEst. US$100-US$300

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Red-Breasted Merganser Hen by Jack Baker: An alert 17 3/4 inch cork-bodied Red-Breasted Merganser hen by Jack Baker, Bayshore, Long Island, NY, signed and dated 1981 on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

0126: Red-Breasted Merganser Hen by Jack BakerEst. US$100-US$200

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Barrow's Goldeneye Drake by Kelly Ross: A 14 inch cork-bodied Barrow's Goldeneye decoy by Kelly Ross, carver and champion duck caller. Signed and dated 1994 on the bottom Original paint with minimal wear.

0127: Barrow's Goldeneye Drake by Kelly RossEst. US$100-US$200

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Common Goldeneye Drake by Robert Mitchell: A 13 inch cork-bodied Common Goldeneye decoy by Robert Mitchell (b.1954) , Asheville, NC, signed and dated 2004 on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear and a tight crack at the base of the

0128: Common Goldeneye Drake by Robert MitchellEst. US$100-US$200

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Red-Breasted Merganser by Bruce Buckley: A 14 inch Red-Breasted Merganser decoy by Bruce Buckley, Costa Mesa, CA, signed on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

0129: Red-Breasted Merganser by Bruce BuckleyEst. US$100-US$300

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Red-Breasted Merganser Drake attr.to Paul Carter: A 16 inch Red-Breasted Merganser decoy attributed to the late Paul Carter, Middleboro, MA, unsigned. Displays glass eyes, bill carving, and an inserted brush crest.

0130: Red-Breasted Merganser Drake attr.to Paul CarterEst. US$100-US$400

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Red-Breasted Merganser Drake: A 19 inch slightly oversize Merganser drake decoy by an unknown New England decoy carver. Displays glass eyes, carved bill detail and a crest. Original paint with minor wear.

0131: Red-Breasted Merganser DrakeEst. US$100-US$300

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Red-Breasted Merganser Drake by Frank Dobbins: A 17 inch Merganser decoy by Frank Dobbins (1907-1990), Jonesport, ME, signed on the bottom by the maker. Displays carved eyes, bill detail and a wooden crest. Original paint with minimal wear.

0132: Red-Breasted Merganser Drake by Frank DobbinsEst. US$100-US$300

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Hooded Merganser Drake by Frank Dobbins: A 12 1/2 inch Hooded Merganser drake decoy by Frank Dobbins (1907-1990), Jonesport, ME, signed on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

0133: Hooded Merganser Drake by Frank DobbinsEst. US$100-US$300

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Eider Drake from "Downeast": A 16 inch Eider drake decoy from "Downeast" Maine or the Canadian Maritimes. Original paint with minor wear.

0134: Eider Drake from "Downeast"Est. US$100-US$300

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Eider Drake from Maine: An 18 inch Eider drake decoy from Port Clyde, ME. exhibits carved eyes, raised bill detail and an inletted neck. Original paint with minor wear.

0135: Eider Drake from MaineEst. US$100-US$400

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Surf Scoter Drake from New England: A 17 inch Surf Scoter drake decoy from New England. Original paint with wear and a couple cracks in the lower bill.

0136: Surf Scoter Drake from New EnglandEst. US$100-US$300

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Puffin Decoy: An 11 inch Puffin decoy. Original paint with minimal wear.

0137: Puffin DecoyEst. US$50-US$150

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Three Bird Carvings from New England: Three bird carvings 6 - 10 inches, a Duxbury Peep and a feeding Bob-White Quail by Will E. Kirkpatrick (b.1939), Hudson, MA and a turned head Yellowlegs by Richard Morgan, Woodbury/ Warren, CT.

0138: Three Bird Carvings from New EnglandEst. US$100-US$300

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Four Shorebird Decoys by Will Kirkpatrick: Four shorebird decoys from 9 to 15 inches, a Mason-style Curlew, a Holmes style Ruddy Turnstone, a Dilley style Golden Plover, and a running Curlew by William E. Kirkpatrick (b.1939), Hudson, MA,

0139: Four Shorebird Decoys by Will KirkpatrickEst. US$200-US$600

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Tern Decoy by Will Kirkpatrick: A 12 inch Tern decoy by William E. Kirkpatrick (b.1939), Hudson, MA , signed with the maker's initials branded on the underside. Original paint with wear and uneven applied

0139A: Tern Decoy by Will KirkpatrickEst. US$50-US$200

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