Preening Gadwall Hen Decoy by Ben A. Heinemann (b. 1954)

Bobwhite Quail Ben Heinemann (b. 1954) Durham, NC, c. 2005 9 in. long base A well-executed bobwhite hen carving nestled on a beveled-edge oval base with the maker's signature on the underside. Origina

Bassett, marked, Gadwall Drake preening duck decoy, painted with feather detailing, glass eyes, 14". Bassett, marked, Gadwall Hen duck decoy, painted with feather detailing, glass eyes, 14".

Hand Carved Mallard hen decoy in preening position, marked "WRG" for William Goenne (b. 1944) of King City, CA. "HALL" brand from distributor, with black glass bead eyes. Measures 18" long.

Ben Heinemann (NC), Two Carved Pintail Decoyslate 20th century, Durham, NC, the drake and hen naturalistically carved with glass eyes; both ink signed, numbered, and titled to undersides. 6 x 17 1/2 x

A 10 inch, forward preening carving by Al Glassford (b. 1927), Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, with carved bill detail, raised primaries and tail feathers. Signed on the bottom , excellent original cond

R. Madison Mitchell 1954 Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy. Havre De Grace, MD, scribed signature & dated 1954 on bottom, 15-1/2"l.

An early 11 inch preening shorebird decoy by David B. Ward (1947-2020), Essex, CT. Signed and dated on the underside with stamped "DBW, 79". Displays glass eyes, a "pitchfork tine" bill, raised carved

An 18 1/2 inch Pintail drake decoy by Patrick Vincenti (b.1954), Havre de Grace and Churchville, MD, signed and dated 1982 on the underside. Original paint with wear.

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 neck.

Preening Wigeon Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 12 1/2 in. long A hollow feather-light decoy with "McNair WITH EXTRA CARE for JACK CONOVER" incised on the underside. Carved with sp

Rare Early Wigeon Hen Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, c. 1970 13 1/2 in. long A rare early decorative showcasing this living legend during his early decorative carving career, an era when

Durham, NC, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with great detail, light areas of distressed wear, head is turned slightly left, great form, makers signature on bottom, 23"L, est. 600 -

Large Hand Carved Preening Swan Decoy by talented Connecticut decoy carver David B. Ward. With his signature initials on the bottom and the date 1981. Among the largest native species of waterfowl in

Antique Hand Carved and Hand Painted Circa 1930's Duck Decoy Hollow Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. 8 inches x 15 inches (#41)

BEN HEINEMANN DECORATIVE PINTAIL DRAKE DECOYDurham, North Carolina, 20th/21st CenturyGlass eyes. Raised feathers.Length 18”.

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mint dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving, appears to be in unused condition, an excellent example, 18"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, center hollowed body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, bill repair, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

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:

Four Louisiana Carved Decoys , incl. a pair of bluebill ducks, by Armand Pelegrin, Houma; a drake mallard, by Herman "Blackie" Chauvin, Boutte, LA; and a preening hen mallard, by Gerald Malone, Marrer

Clinton, MO, all have glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 10"L drake with tucked head position branded & dated 1989, 8.5"L preening hen branded & dated 1988 & 9.5"L green-winged teal

Preening mallard hen, Cline McAlpin, Henry, Illinois. 6.25" long. Raised caved wingtips. Provenance: Formerly in collection of Otto Meyer. Notes: Decoy

Preening Curlew Keith Mueller (b. 1956) Killingworth, CT, c. 2010 10 in. long A preening curlew decoy with raised wings and expertly blended feather detail. The underside displays the maker's "Keith M

Paulding, OH, glass eyes, thin hollow body, strong original paint, highly detailed feather carving, small chip on edge of tail, age crack in foot, excellent form in preening position, makers signature

Midwest, mid 20th century. Probably a mallard hen. Working decoy with flaking layers of paint. 13.5"l.