Large Early Fish Decoy

Title: Large Early Fish Decoy Date/Period: C 1940 Material: Pine, Tin, Lead Dimension: 4”H X 11”W X 3 1/8”D Provenance:Very fine large curved tail Midwest U. S. ice fishing decoy. Well detailed

Large early carved fish decoy. Early 20th century. Eyes have residue of yellow paint, center of fish is painted with yellow and five nail heads , dashes of yellow paint on tail. at bottom four plugs o

Title: Large and early midwestern fish decoy ca 1920's Dimensions: 11" long This is an attractive decoy with an unusual and bright paint color combination. There is some wear and loss from use, but it

Rare and large fish decoy, Ken Bruning, Tower, Michigan, 1st half 20th century. A very large model trout. 12.5" long. Provenance: Randy Singer collection. Notes: Decoy

Wood, metal. 20TH C. Signed RAF on tail. Dimensions: H 17.5" x W 37.5" x D 6.25" Condition: No issues to note.

EARLY FISH DECOY, possibly a sucker, in very old weathered paint. Fair structural condition with two fins missing, rigging screw, and loose tail. Overall length approximately 7 inches. 75-125

Large fish decoy signed JS with metal fins and glass eyes. Carved and painted.

Very large walleye fish decoy, Leroy Howell, Minnesota, 1st half 20th century. Original gold paint. Double finned. 13.5" long.

Tack eyes with carved open mouth. Carved gills. Metal fins and wooden tail. Measures 10.5" long.

by unknown Michigan carver, similar to Vandenbosch, excellent surface, brass fins, 10.5"L, est. Market Determined

Large pike fish decoy, Leroy Howell, Hinkley, Minnesota, 2nd quarter 20th century. Silver body with white fins and white belly. Measures 10" long.

Large early folk art goose decoy, circa 1880. Very old possibly original paint. Head attached with square nails. L 24-1/2". Excellent condition, wear and imperfections. No restoration noted. See this

Hans Janner, Sr. (attrib). Large Sturgeon Fish Decoy. Metal side fins produced and stamped by the Mayea Bait Company, Fairhaven, MI. Fish is carved from mahogany in an active right turn swimming posit

Carver, Painted Eyes, Metal Tail & Fins, 5"L, Est. Market Determined

Hand painted wood and metal. Dimensions: L 42" x W 22" Condition: Small losses to paint

Carver,Painted Eyes, Carved Tail, Metal Fins, EX. Peter Bram Collection, 6"L, Est. Market Determined

Upper Peninsula Carver, 11.5", Metal Tail & Fins, Est. 50-75

Large and desirable fish decoy, Leroy Howell. Orange and white pattern with red and black eyes. 9.5" long.

This exact decoy appears in Creek Chub Lures & Collectibles on page 155, listed as an “Early Prototype for the Ice Fishing Decoy made around 1920, Rare”. Measuring 4 1/4” in length,

A LARGE EARLY FOSSILISED FRAMED FISH upon a polished stand. 76 cm x 57 cm.

by unknown carver from Lake St. Clair, tack eyes, metal tail & metal fins, relief carved gills, combination of original & old working paint with some wear & flaking, 9.5"L, est. 300 - 500

Large rainbow trout fish decoy, Chubby Buchman, Mt Clemens, Michigan. Glass eyes and metal fins with wooden tail. "AJB" stamped in belly weight. Open mouth with three line ties. Measures 13.5" long.

FOUR LARGE CARL CHRISTIANSEN FISH DECOY LOT: 1) Spotted Gar, 13.5'' in length, signed and titled on the belly; 2) Grass Pickerel, 12.75'' in length, signed and titled on the belly; 3) Alligator Gar wi

Large Early Ice Fishing Decoy C 1920’s Mixed Materials 3"H X 13 3/8"W X 4 3/4"D Bright original whimsically painted surfaces, carved pine body, applied sheet galvanized tin fins & tail, mother of pe