MALLARD HEN, MIDWEST

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

VERY EARLY MALLARD PAIR, Midwest, unknow carver. Very good original paint with in-use wear, consistent with age. Very good structural condition. Hen with 1 1/4 inch sliver missing from underside of bi

VERY FINE MALLARD HEN by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Detailed painted feather work over entire body. Deluxe model with raised cros

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

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

VERY FINE MALLARD HEN by the L.T. Ward Bros., Crisfield, MD, circa 1945-48. Very good original paint and structural condition. Minor neck crack repair to right side of head. Tight check on left center

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

Swimming Mallard Hen Mitchel LaFrance (1882-1979) Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935 16 3/4 in. long A classic early LaFrance decoy with crisp paint, raised wings, and full cheeks on its slightly turned and

VERY FINE MALLARD HEN by Tom Fitzpatrick, Delanco, NJ, (1887-1958). Very good original paint with light in-use wear. Very good structural condition. Tiny chip to top of one tail feather. Snug-head mod

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, rare hollow body, combination of original & working paint, tail chip repair, some touchup on head, some gunning wear & light flaking, overall a good working e

Premier-Grade Black Duck & Mallard Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 17 3/4 in. long The hen bears an incised "S.P.S.N." marking on the underside. Both appear to be original pai

Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with excellent detail, head is turned slightly right, makers brand on bottom, 16.5"L, est. 600 - 900

Balsa body and turned head.  8.5"  long.

Miniature Blair school mallard hen. Painted eyes. With loop feather painting on back. 7.5" long. Provenance: Dick and Lynn Gove collection.

OVERSIZED MALLARD HEN STICK UP by the Wildfowler Decoy Co., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Very minor rub next to right eye. Head turned slightly left. Mounted atop a custom

Lem Ward (1896-1984) - Crisfield, MD -8.5"long- Very nicely painted hen mallard. Balsa body with cedar inserted tail and head. Head is slightly turned off to the right. Raised and separated wing tips.

Relief wingtip carving and appealing folk paint pattern. Measures 14.25" long.

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, snakey head, professionally restored paint in excellent condition, 17.5"L, est. 300 - 500

Bordentown, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, light wear, seam separation, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mostly dry original paint with some enhancement to white on edge of tail & speculums, some hunter touchup, nice detailed feather stampings, light gunning wear,

OVERSIZED MALLARD HEN STICK UP by the Wildfowler Decoy Co., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Very minor rubs to top of head and some nicks to back. Rare feeding position. Head

EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE MALLARD HEN by Lou Boldizar, Florence, NJ, (1917-2009). Excellent original paint and condition. Some feather carving on back with carved, raised wing tips and fluted tail. Holl

EARLY MALLARD HEN by Joe Tom Cranmer, Manahawkin, NJ, circa 1900-1910. Appears to be good original paint and structural condition. Very old repair at mid-neck. Hollow construction. Speculums still vis

HOLLOW BODY, MAKER UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL DETAILED PAINT & GLASS EYE