Frog spearing decoy.

Description

Possibly by Oscar Peterson. Tack eyes. Measures 6.5" long.

Condition

Original paint; some rubs exposing an early primer coat of silver, mostly on underside and between line tie holes.

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Frog spearing decoy.

Lot 0265

Estimate $500-$800Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Decoy and Sporting Art Auction | Session One

Jul 24, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

St. Michaels, MD, United States

Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.: Fish decoy, Shad circa 1935. One of only two or three known. Thoughtfully blended paint. Metal fins and what appears to be caved form a piece of Mahogany. Literature: A rigmate similar to this

Jul 24, 2026Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

$5,000

Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.: Walleye fish decoy, 1st half 20th century. Made from a piece of walnut. Glass eyes. Metal fins. Belly is painted silver. Measures 15.25" long. Provenance: Private Michigan collection.

Jul 24, 2026Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

$3,000

Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.: Fish decoy, 1st half 20th century. Perch with copper metal fins and bead and copper nail eyes. Measures 6" long. Provenance: Private Michigan collection.

Jul 24, 2026Hans Janner (1917-1985), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

$700

Auggie Janner, Mt Clemens, Michigan, 2nd to 3rd quarter 20th century.: Shiner fish decoy. Made from mahogany or walnut. Carved open mouth. Metal fins and wooden tail. Slight gill carving. Paint pattern is very similar to those found on Hans Janner fish decoys.

Jul 24, 2026Auggie Janner, Mt Clemens, Michigan, 2nd to 3rd quarter 20th century.

$600

Auggie Janner, Mt Clemens, Michigan, 2nd to 3rd quarter 20th century.: Fish decoy, circa 1950. With glass eyes, metal fins, and wooden tail. Carved mouth. Provenance: Private Michigan collection.

Jul 24, 2026Auggie Janner, Mt Clemens, Michigan, 2nd to 3rd quarter 20th century.

$400

Frank Kuss (1871-1950), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.: Fish decoy, 1st quater 20th century. Bass with tack eyes, carved mouth, and metal fins. 13" long. Provenance: Private Michigan collection.

Jul 24, 2026Frank Kuss (1871-1950), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

$700

Ted Vandenbosch (1887-1953), Mt Clemens, Michigan.: Fish decoy, 1st quarter 20th century. Pike with tack eyes, carved gills, and open mouth. Metal fins and wooden tail. Measures 9.5" long. Provenance: Private Michigan collection.

Jul 24, 2026Ted Vandenbosch (1887-1953), Mt Clemens, Michigan.

$1,000

Cross hatched sucker fish decoy, Lake St. Clair, circa 1900.: Intricate cross hatch carving on body. With inserted glass eyes, one of which is a replacement. Measures 13" long. Provenance: Private Michigan collection.

Jul 24, 2026Cross hatched sucker fish decoy, Lake St. Clair, circa 1900.

$300

Tom Schroeder (1886-1976), Detroit, Michigan.: Perch fish decoy, 1st half 20th century. Four metal fins. Carved painted eyes. Measures 7" long. Provenance: Private Michigan collection.

Jul 24, 2026Tom Schroeder (1886-1976), Detroit, Michigan.

$600

Alexander Yock Meldrum (1887-1971), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.: Early fish decoy with articulated tail. A catfish with red glass eyes, carved gills and mouth. Metal fins. Collection sticker on underside indicates it was in the Ron Swanson collection. 9"

Jul 24, 2026Alexander Yock Meldrum (1887-1971), Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

$400

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: 2nd quarter 20th century. Fat sucker fish decoy. With tack eyes. Measures 9 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/5".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$700

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: Trout fish decoy. 2nd quarter 20th century. Brown trout with tack eyes. Measures 7" long x 3/4" wide x 1 1/8" tall.

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$400

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: 2nd half 20th century. Shiner fish decoy with tack eyes. Measures 9" x 3/4" x 1 1/4".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$250

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: 1st half 20th century. Brook trout with tack eyes. Measures 8" x 5/8" x 1 1/8".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$250

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: Brook trout fish decoy. 1st half 20th century. Tack eyes. Measures 7" x 1/2" x 1".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$300

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: Pike fish decoy with tack eyes. Measures 8" x 5/8" x 1 1/8".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$400

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: 2nd quarter 20th century. Perch fish decoy. With tack eyes. Measures 7" x 3/4" x 1 1/8".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$400

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: 2nd quarter 20th century. Tack eye with natural side fish decoy. Measures 7 1/2" x 3/4" x 1 1/4".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$350

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: 1st half 20th century. Rainbow trout fish decoy with painted eyes. Measures 5" x 1/2" x 3/4".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$400

Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: Sucker fish decoy with tack eyes. Measures 7 1/4" x 5/8" x 1".

Jul 24, 2026Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.

$250

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Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Michigan.: Trout fish decoy. 2nd quarter 20th century. Brown trout with tack eyes. Measures 7" long x 3/4" wide x 1 1/8" tall.

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