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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Shorebird Decoy by Richard Morgan: An 11 inch shorebird decoy by Richard Morgan, Woodbury / Warren, CT. Original paint with minor wear.

0140: Shorebird Decoy by Richard MorganEst. US$50-US$100

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A "Peep" Sandpiper by Jim Parker: A 6 1/4 "Peep" sandpiper decoy by Jim Parker (b.1957), Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA , unsigned, styled after a rig of sandpiper decoys used by the Jones family in Sandwich in the 1890s. Original paint

0141: A "Peep" Sandpiper by Jim ParkerEst. US$100-US$300

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A "Peep" Sandpiper Decoy: A 6 1/4 inch "peep" sandpiper decoy with a Southern attribution. Displays glass bead eyes, great form , and mottled paint. Original paint, paint was dabbed on with a half-inch circular

0142: A "Peep" Sandpiper DecoyEst. US$100-US$300

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Piping Plover Decoy by Kevin Kerrigan: A 6 1/4 inch turned head Piping Plover decoy by Kevin Kerrigan, Ridgefield, CT. Kerrigan has carved decoys for over 50 years. Original paint and finish with minor wear.

0143: Piping Plover Decoy by Kevin KerriganEst. US$100-US$200

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Piping Plover Sandpiper Decoy: A 7 1/4 inch Piping Plover decoy from a Southeastern Massachusetts collection, signed with"HW" initials on the underside.. Original paint with wear, to include a lower bill chip.

0144: Piping Plover Sandpiper DecoyEst. US$50-US$100

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Sandpiper Decoy by Bob Mosher: A 7 3/4 inch "Seaford School "Sandpiper decoy by Robert Mosher, (b.1944), Hingham, MA, signed with lightly incised initials of the maker on the underside of the bird. Bob was instrumental in the

0145: Sandpiper Decoy by Bob MosherEst. US$150-US$300

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Running Yellowlegs by Marty Collins: A 15 inch running Greater Yellowlegs decoy by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham / Bridgewater, MA, unsigned. Exhibits tack eyes and a removable head and bill. Original paint with minimal wear.

0146: Running Yellowlegs by Marty CollinsEst. US$400-US$800

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Black-Bellied Plover Decoy: An 11 1/2 inch Black-Bellied Plover decoy from a New England collection. Exhibits tack eyes, incised wing outline detail and a split tail. Original paint with wear applied by the

0147: Black-Bellied Plover DecoyEst. US$100-US$300

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Curlew Decoy by Roger Mitchell: A 26 inch Long-Billed Curlew shorebird decoy by Roger Mitchell (b. 1945), Kingston, MA, signed on the bottom of the base. Exhibits glass eyes and an antique pitch fork tine bill.

0148: Curlew Decoy by Roger MitchellEst. US$100-US$300

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Yellowlegs Mantle Bird Carving by Roger Mitchell: An exceptional10 inch feeding Yellowlegs mantle bird carving by Roger Mitchell (b.1945), Kingston, MA, signed on the bottom of a carved clam shell base. Mantle bird carvings were made a Cape Cod

0149: Yellowlegs Mantle Bird Carving by Roger MitchellEst. US$200-US$600

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"Flattie" Curlew Decoy from New England: An 18 3/4 inch flat-sided Curlew decoy attributed to Tim Eastland (1943-2023), Old Lyme, CT , unsigned, exhibits a pitch fork tine metal bill. Original paint with minor wear.

0150: "Flattie" Curlew Decoy from New EnglandEst. US$100-US$300

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Long-Billed Curlew Decoy by Byron E. Bruffee: A 23 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Byron E. Bruffee (1942-2013), Middleboro, MA and Maine, signed on underside of the bird with his stamped signature. Byron was featured in Emmerling's book

0151: Long-Billed Curlew Decoy by Byron E. BruffeeEst. US$100-US$200

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Preening Canada Goose by Byron E. Bruffee: A 21 1/2 inch preening, turned head, Canada Goose decoy by Byron E. Bruffee (1942-2013), Middleboro, MA and Maine, signed under the tail with his stamped signature. Original paint with minor wear.

0152: Preening Canada Goose by Byron E. BruffeeEst. US$200-US$500

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Turned Head Merganser Decoy by Byron E. Bruffee: A 10 inch turned head, Red-Breasted Merganser hen decoy by Byron E. Bruffee (1942-2013), Middleboro, MA and Maine, signed on the bottom with his stamped signature. Original paint with minor wear.

0153: Turned Head Merganser Decoy by Byron E. BruffeeEst. US$100-US$300

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Bluebill Drake attr. to Dr. Lewis Webb Hill: A 10 1/2 inch Bluebill or Lesser Scaup drake decoy attributed to Dr. Lewis Webb Hill (1889-1968), Boston, MA, signed "Hill" on the bottom. Displays good form and paint.Decoy historian and author Jim

0154: Bluebill Drake attr. to Dr. Lewis Webb HillEst. US$100-US$200

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Bluebill Drake by Cedar Bay Decoys: A 12 inch Bluebill or Greater Scaup drake signed Cedar Bay Decoys, with the initials "KM". A superb decoy exhibiting glass eyes, carved bill detail and raised primary feathers.

0155: Bluebill Drake by Cedar Bay DecoysEst. US$100-US$300

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Bluebill Drake Decoy: A 12 inch Bluebill or Scaup drake, unsigned. In in-use paint with minor wear.

0156: Bluebill Drake DecoyEst. US$50-US$100

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0157: Coot by Ron KochEst. US$100-US$200

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Canvasback Drake Decoy: A 15 inch Canvasback drake decoy with an inserted weight in the keel. Original paint with wear.

0158: Canvasback Drake DecoyEst. US$50-US$100

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Canvasback Drake: A hollow 14 1/2 inch Canvasback drake decoy, signed Jon F. B__. and dated 1990. Original paint with light wear.

0159: Canvasback DrakeEst. US$100-US$200

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Green-Winged Teal Drake: A superb 11 inch hollow Teal decoy, unsigned. Exhibits glass eyes, good form and painted feathering. Original paint with minor wear, a weight has been removed from the bottom.

0160: Green-Winged Teal DrakeEst. US$100-US$300

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Rare Full-Bodied Green-Winged Teal Drake: A 10 1/2 inch Teal decoy marked "SC". A rare form of decoy that could be floated or set in a ground setting. Original paint with light wear.

0161: Rare Full-Bodied Green-Winged Teal DrakeEst. US$100-US$400

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Ruddy Duck Decoy by Bob Bolle: An 11 inch expertly crafted Ruddy Duck drake decoy by Robert Bolle (b. 1962), Roseville, MI,,signed and dated1993 on the bottom of the decoy. Original paint with minimal wear.

0162: Ruddy Duck Decoy by Bob BolleEst. US$100-US$400

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Black Duck by Ed Stewart: An 18 inch Black Duck decoy by Edward R. Stewart (1946-2016), Hainesport, NJ.,signed on the bottom of the bird. Original paint with minimal wear.

0163: Black Duck by Ed StewartEst. US$100-US$400

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