Mallard hen, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century.

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century. Hollow carved with relief wingtips. Comb feather paint detail on body. Retains the original Perdew weight. Measures 15.5" long

Crow, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century. On wire legs with glass eyes. Measures 14.75" long.

Excellent pair of miniature mallards mounted on burl base, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 1st half 20th century. Both have raised wings and slightly turned heads. Painted by Edna Perdew with incredi

Mallard drake, Oscar Alford, Beardstown, Illinois, 1st to 2nd quarter 20th century. Turned head. 13" long. Provenance: Governor Jim Thompson collection. Notes: Decoy

American (Henry Illinois), 20th century. A hand painted duck decoy by Charlie Moore copy of a Charles Henry Perdew (1874-1963), having glass eyes, painted body, original Henry...Perdew... ILL. marked

A hollow-bodied Mallard hen/Black Duck with a snaky neck and a long head. The head is pegged through the neck. Old overpaint, nice form. Likely western Ontario, 2nd quarter, 20th century. Allio Collec

American (Henry, Illinois), 20th century. A hand painted duck decoy by Charles Henry Perdew (1874-1963), having glass eyes, painted body, original Henry.Perdew. ILL. marked weight; ht. 7.5, wd. 14.75,

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 16.25" long. Fine combing and feather paint detail.

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 15.75" long.

Pintail drake, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois, 1st to 2nd quarter 20th century. Retains original Graves weight. Branded "GSO" on underside. Provenance: Purchased by the consignor from Alan Haid. Notes:

Black duck, Charles Buchanan, Gananaque, Ontario, 2nd quarter 20th century. With extra long neck and raised neck seat. Good scratch feather paint detail. 17.75" long.

Incised wing feather detail. Also with Schmidt's feather stamping on much of the bird. Keel was removed at some point. Mesures 17" long.

Hollow carved with relief wing and incised feather carving. Feather rasping detail typical of the carver. Measure 16.25" long.

Bluebill hen, Orel LeBeouf, St. Anicet, Quebec, 2nd quarter 20th century. Feather carving detail on back, sides, and tail. 15" long.

Indian Point, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 2nd Quarter 20th Century Softwood. A classic, early Lunenburg style having dramatic, raised wings with a flipped up tail. The thin, wooden, scalloped feath

Charles Oglesby Longabaugh (1885-1944, Illinois/Louisiana), "French Quarter Scene," early 20th c., watercolor on paper, signed lower left, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 13 1/2 in., W.- 11 in. , Frame

Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa 1915. Hollow body with "Busto" boldly branded in one of the lower sides. Carving style is similar to Charles Perdew, yet it has more of a refined

Attributed to Charles Perdew, Famous Illinois Carver, Mallard Drake Duke Decoy, Henry, ILWith glass eyes.Length: 14 1/2 inches

For a related mallard drake carving see "Perdew: An Illinois River Tradition" by Ann Tandy Lacy, page 225. Unsigned. Drake approximately 5 3/8 inches tall to tip of raised wing, hen approximately 5 1/

Rare bass fish decoy, Hans Janner, Sr, Mt Clemens, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Glass eyes with shapely well made metal fins. A carved smiling mouth and carved gill. Partially natural sided wal

Extraordinary and early carved decorative wall plaque, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century.  Image depicts three squirrels gathering acorns in a tree that is blooming with fa

Important lake trout trade sign, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Carved in the round with glass eyes, metal side fins, and carved mouth and gills. Metal strapping along e

Important sunfish plaque, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. This is likely the largest, and earliest glass eye plaque, at 10.75" x 21.25" and nearly 2" thick. The carved re

Pike fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Dome tack eyes with white bear paw decoration on sides. 9" x 1.5" tall x 7/8" wide.