Willet decoy by JOHN DILLEY

The Sherer Running Willet A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 13 in. long Born in East Harwich, Massachusetts, Elmer Crowell possessed an early fascination with ornithology and hunt

Magnum Canvasback John Williams (1858-1937) Cedar Island, VA, c. 1890 18 in. long “The Folk art of America is forever richer because John Williams lived and carved on Cedar Island.” &#8212

John Austin (1891-1981)(attr.) Corolla, NC, c. 1910 18 in. long An oversize working canvasback with a high head. After serving his country in World War I, Austin returned to his home waters to become

Willet Virginia, c. 1900 13 in. long Four rigmates of this rare form were selected by Adele Earnest for her "The Art of the Decoy" book. Old paint with heavy gunning wear, loss to wing and tail tips.

Carved and paint decorated, signed in script on bottom. H: 6.5 in., W: 6 in., D: 14 in.

J.P. (John Paxton) Back Bay, Virginia. Elegantly carved and painted duck with a nice surface and market at the base with JP. L22" Sold from the collection of a Southern lady.

Capt. John C. Schweikart (1870-1954) Detroit and Strawberry Island, MI, c. 1910 16 1/2 in. long A hollow decoy exhibiting the maker's "signature" reared-back bull neck, aluminum wing tips and primarie

Black-Bellied Plover John McAnney (1866-1949) New Gretna, NJ, c. 1910 11 in. long A plump plover decoy with pronounced head carving. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and filled chip to unders

Wood Duck John McLaughlin (1911-1985) Bordentown, NJ, c. 1969 13 1/2 in. long An very good early decorative with raised and crossed wings with incised primaries and tail. The maker's signature is on t

Bluebill Hen Capt. John C. Schweikart (1870-1954) Detroit and Strawberry Island, MI, c. 1920 16 in. long A hollow diver from this renowned Michigan maker. As found in early gunning paint. Provenance:

New Jersey, mid 20th century. Signed and dated 1959. Red breasted mergancer with original paint and glass eyes (internal cracks).16.25"l.

REDHEAD DRAKE BATTERY DECOY by John Austin, Corolla, NC, circa 1920. Very old working paint with paint loss showing natural wood. Retains bottom pad weight and rigging nail. Good condition with wear t

(Virginia, 20th century) The piece was well carved, painted and then distressed by Paxon. Marked at the base "JP". Good condition. L22"

Willet shorebird decoy in original paint - shot marks on body - possibly a professionally replace beak - late 19th to early 20th century - 9"L.

An 18 inch Gadwall drake decoy by John M. Fulton (1971-2008), Natick, MA, signed on the bottom by the maker. Original paint with light wear Provenance: Copley Fine Art Auction, Summer

Canvasback Decoy by John Evan, Toots Lawson Paint & Body- Ward Head, Signed

LOT OF 8 CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN DUCK DECOYS BY JOHN MULLICAN. LARGEST IS A SWAN MEASURING 10 INCHES LONG. EACH IS A LIMITED EDITION AND SIGNED AND NUMBERED BY THE ARTIST. INCLUDED IS A 1984 EVALUAT

Two hollow red-breasted Merganser decoys by John Hamilton. Branded on bottom 'J.H.'. 19" L x 6" H. Provenance Richard Oliver Auctions, 1987. Condition: Good with paint loss. Please examine all photos

Two shorebird decoys, including: John Schmitt (American, 20th C.), shorebird standing on a square cut piece of log with bark, glass eyes, signed and dated "1982" on bottom, 10" h.; Harry Monk (Massach

Rare rock dove decoy by John E. Olson, Elgin, Illinois. This well-carved and painted pigeon decoy has applied wings and tiny tack eyes. There is some paint loss at the wing shoulders, otherwise in ver

SIX PIECE PUSUSTA FISH DECOY LOT: 1) John Pususta Spotted Trout Fish Decoy, 10.75'' in length, impressed signature, numbered 121, dated 2000; 2) Spotted Rainbow Trout Type Decoy by John Pususta, 7.75'

THREE EXCEPTIONAL FISH DECOYS: 1) John Peters Largemouth Bass Colored Decoy with Insects and Leaves painted in the design, 9.5'' in length, signed underneath, ''First Place Winner at the Cultural Cent

Two fish decoys, from either Michigan or Minnesota. Red and white decoy by John Peloomery, of Minnesota. One is painted like an American flag, other is classic red and white. Longest is 8.5". Provenan

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