Sold2021Long Island YellowlegsLong Island YellowlegsThis well crafted yellowlegs decoy is attributed to Long Island, New York. It sports carved wings and a split tail. Length 10" Ex Colllection Bill Mackey Additional high-resolutSee Sold Price
Sold2021Yellowlegs DecoyNew Jersey, c. 1880 10 in. long A well-crafted shorebird displaying a metal bill, raised carved wings, a downward-angled split tail, and a Mackey collection stamp on the underside. A mixture of originSee Sold Price
Sold2022Running Yellowlegs by KirkpatrickAn early 13 1/2 inch shorebird decoy by Will Kirkpatrick (b. 1939), Hudson, MA. Signed with small stamped letters "WEK" on the underside. Displays a split tail, tack eyes and a cut nail bill.OriginalSee Sold Price
Sold2022FOUR YELLOWLEGS, NEW JERSEYGROUP OF FOUR YELLOWLEGS, New Jersey. All in good original paint and structural condition. One with open check to side. All retain original bills. Two with relief-carved wings. Two with split tail carSee Sold Price
Sold2021YELLOWLEG, H.V. SHOURDSYELLOWLEG by Harry V. Shourds, Seaville, NJ. Excellent original antiqued paint and condition. Split-tail carving and carved eyes. Retains original bill. Stipple paint pattern to wings. Retains John HiSee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique Wooden Shorebirdvintage yellowlegs shorebird from Massachusetts, by unknown carver, solid body, appears to be original paint, excellent form with turned head & split carved tail, stand not included, 10.5"L, est. 300See Sold Price
Sold2022Antique Wooden ShorebirdRuddy Turnstone shorebird, by unknown New Jersey carver, painted eyes, solid body, old working paint with flaking & wear, split carved tail, bill has touchup & is possibly replaced, branded BB on bottSee Sold Price
Sold2021Yellowlegs, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)Yellowlegs Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2005 13 in. long A split-tail yellowlegs with raised wings, stippled paint detail, and an incised signature by the maker on the underside. OriSee Sold Price
Sold2023Plover and YellowlegsPlover and Yellowlegs Massachusetts, c. 1900 10 in. long A split-tail yellowlegs with painted oval eyes and a "X" rig marking on the underside. The small golden plover was carved from a one-and-one-eiSee Sold Price
Sold2021CALLING PIPING PLOVER, L. JOHNSONCALLING PIPING PLOVER by Lloyd Johnson, Bay Head, NJ, (1910-1965). Excellent original paint and condition. Fine detailed painted feather work to back. Split-tail carving. Open bill with carved tongueSee Sold Price
Sold2019FINE WHIMBREL by Hurley ConklinFINE WHIMBREL by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Carved, raised wing tips and split tail. Retains original bill. Custom base with notation: "Carved by Hurley CoSee Sold Price
Sold2024Pair Wooden Arrow WeathervanesPair of early wooden split tail arrow weathervanes. Carved and painted wood with inset mirror glass on each side. (one missing. American. 19th century.L each 36".Condition: Minor imperfections. ExcellSee Sold Price
Sold2016EARLY CROW by the Herter’s Company, Waseca, MN, circaEARLY CROW by the Herter’s Company, Waseca, MN, circa 1940. Good original paint with some minor chips. Very good structural condition. Balsa construction. Split tail and wood billSee Sold Price
Sold2022ROBIN SNIPE, H. SHOURDSROBIN SNIPE by Harry V. Shourds, Seaville, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Stipple paint to back and sides. Retains glass eyes and original bill. Split-tail carving. Mounted atoSee Sold Price
Sold2020FEEDING PLOVERFEEDING PLOVER in antiqued original paint and condition. Split tail carving. Metal bill. One eye missing. Some areas of paint rub. 100-200See Sold Price
Sold2022Miniature Least Tern, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)Miniature Least Tern A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1940 2 in. tall A rare species for the maker, this tern displays raised wings, a split tail, and finely painted bill detail. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2018Mason Shorebird DecoyMason shorebird decoy with split tail. As found condition 10" X 7" x 2-3/4". In house US Fedex ground shipping available for $40 See Sold Price
Sold2020EARLY PLOVER, POSSIBLY BARNEGAT BAYEARLY BLACK BREAST PLOVER, possibly Barnegat Bay, NJ. Appears to have original paint with some in-use working paint. Split tail carving and inlet bill. Some small areas of shot scarring. Some minor loSee Sold Price
Sold2023ESKIMO CURLEW, S. MOREYRARE ESKIMO CURLEW by Steve Morey, Tuckerton, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Deep relief-carved wings and crossed wing tips. Split-tail carving. Original inlet bill. Retains bead eyes. PaSee Sold Price
Sold2022PEEP, H. CONKLINPEEP by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Stipple painted feather detail to back and head. Painted wing tips. Split tail carving. Retains original bill. Overall lSee Sold Price
Sold2021SANDERLING, C WILBERSANDERLING by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights, NJ. (1905-1990). Excellent original paint and condition. Relief-carved wings and split tail carving. Retains original bill. Mounted atop a custom bSee Sold Price
Sold2021LONG-BILLED CURLEW, H.V. SHOURDSLONG-BILLED CURLEW by Harry V. Shourds, Seaville, NJ. Excellent antiqued paint and unused condition. Head turned slightly right. Split-tail carving. Retains original bill and glass eyes. Mounted atopSee Sold Price
Sold2022FLATTY BRANT, A. HILLMANFLATTY BRANT by Anthony Hillman, Cape May, NJ. Antiqued weathered paint and very good structural condition. Alert head position with split-tail carving. Retains glass eyes. Bill with nostril and mandiSee Sold Price
Sold2020TWO DOWITCHERS, D. RHODESTWO DOWITCHERS by Dave Rhodes, Absecon, NJ. Antiqued original paint and condition. One carved in a feeding position. Relief-carved wings and split carved tails. Both retain original bills. Painted feaSee Sold Price
Copley Fine Art AuctionsGreen-Winged Teal Decoy by Scott Cork Decoy Company (1927-1954) Oakland, CA$150
May 18Blackstone Valley Auctions & Estates LLCAntique Roswell Bliss Blue Bill Drake Working Decoy.$90