Michale Valero Mallard Drake Duck Decoy, Spring Valley

Michale Valero Mallard Drake Duck Decoy, Spring Valley IL Circa 1930's, From the Daniel Voorhees Rig but not stamped. Old working repaint.

A Carved and Painted Mallard Drake Decoy by Marion PioLotti, Spring Valley, IL, ca. 1935-40's, Having inset glass eyes. H: 7 W: 17 3/4 D: 5 5/8 in. Decoy Carver of Illinois-Parmalee and Loomis pg. 243

Peru, IL, tack eyes, hollow body, appears to be old working paint, some light gunning wear, original weight, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, some flaking on right side & gunning wear, replaced weight, branded MAXSON on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, rare example with original copper tail feathers, it is believed that only 24 examples similar to this were made, old working paint with gunning wear & some shot

Detroit, MI, early slope breasted premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, professionally restored by Paul Fortin, head is turned slightly right, excellent condition, 16"L, est. 700 - 1,000

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, some old working paint on bottom, some paint loss to edge of tail & bill, some hunter to

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, mostly dry original paint, tail chip repair, areas of wear & light flaking, hunter age crack repair on bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with touchup to neck, some gunning wear & shot marks, tail chip & light damage to left side of body, 17"L, est. 200 - 300

Whitehall, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint with flaking & gunning wear, a few shot marks, head is turned left, nice example of a working Sibley, hard to find in any condition, branded F

NJ, Glass Eyes, Oversized Hollow Body, This was hunted with, Light wear on paint on edge of bill and edge of tail, a few shot marks, Great comb painting on sides and back, signed & dated 1992, 18"L x

by unknown Illinois River carver, tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, excellent form in preening position, some gunning wear & roughness to edge of tail, 14"L, est. Market Determined

Ken Harris Maker's Mark Mallard Drake Duck Decoy, Woodville, NY - glass eyes, solid core body, strong original paint with very detailed feathers, excellent form, 18" L x 8 1/2" H. No holes, repairs or

Detroit, MI, standard grade, tack eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with touchup to neck filler, some gunning wear, age crack on bottom, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & restored paint, some gunning wear, 16.5"L, est. 200 - 400

by unknown carver, painted eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, nice form with relief carved wings & open bill, small chip to edge of tail, 15"L, est. Market Determined

New Orleans, LA, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice detail, some areas of light wear & tiny dents, makers brand on bottom, 17"L, est. 600 - 900

Roseville, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint detailed wing carving, nice form with head being turned slightly left, makers signature & dated 1980 on bottom, 16"L, est. 400 - 700

River Carver, Glass Eyes, Hollow Body, Professionally Repainted with Very Detailed Combing, 17"L, Est. Market Determined

Mallard, Drake,Duck Decoy, Initials are the consignors. Title: Duck Decoy. Medium: Wood with weight. Size: 8 x 6.50 x16 in. Artist: Madison Mitchell. Bought in about 1964, from Madison Mitchell's shop

Premier Grade, Glass Eyes, Hollow Body, Combination of Original & Working Paint with Wear, Tail Chip, 17.25"L, Est. Market Determined

Bristol, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, head is turned slightly right, 16.5"L, est. 250 - 450

Mallard, Drake, Duck Decoy, C. H. G, initials are the consignors.. Title: Duck Decoy. Medium: Wood with weight. Size: 8 x 6.50 x 16 in. . Artist: Madison Mitchell. Bought in about 1964, from Madison M

Mallard Drake Duck Decoy by Frank Cummings of Harsen's Island, Lowhead, Solid Body, Original Paint