Rhodes Shore Bird, Capt Jess Urie Decoy

A group of four (4) David Rhodes (American, 1933-2019) hand painted carved wood decorative seabird or shorebird decoys on wood dowels mounted to rounded or angled wood bases. All birds marker signed a

A 14 1/2 inch Canvasback drake decoy by Capt. Jess Urie (1901-1978), Rock Hall, MD, signed and dated 1950 on the underside. Original paint with wear and an age line along the bottom.

A 10 1/2 Green-Back or Golden Plover shorebird decoy attributed to Capt. Dan Showell from Absecon, NJ. Original paint with wear and some flaking. Provenance: Provided by William J. Mackey Jr.

Two 9 inch Sandpiper decoys by David Rhodes (1933-2019), Absecon, NJ, signed by the maker on the underside of the birds and an early 10 inch high-head shorebird decoy, exhibiting classic form attribut

Three Shorebirds David Rhodes (1933- 2019) Absecon, NJ, c. 1996 largest is 12 1/2 in. long A trio of contemporary shorebird decoys with painted feather detail and the maker's signature under the tails

Attributed to George Boyd in original polyhrome paint with tack eyes on wood tree branch base, 13" long x 9 1/2" high. Condition paint circa 97%.

Branded "O.C. Cole" on side. Another shorebird from with this rig brand is pictured as #71 in Shore Bird Decoys by Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr. Old working repaint, bill loss. Appx. 8 1/2" long, height 9

PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by Capt. Jess Urie, Rock Hall, MD. Good original paint and condition. Both semi-high head models. Both with keel weights and rigging. Both signed and dated 1945. From the Don Slipp

American, 20th century, two signed "Reineri", (Lou Reineri, Chincoteague); one with inscribed "M" on underside of decoy; one sandpiper; one seagull; 9 x 8 in. to 12 x 14 in.

Folk art wooden shore bird decoy. 15" x 7", 14" overall Ht. on stand.

ON WOODEN BASE, 9" LONG, PROVIDENCE: WILLIAM LESTER HOUSE, 1992

Carved wood yellow legs shore bird on driftwood. It is signed Curtis Waterfield Knotts Island NC. It measures 13 1/8" x 6" x 10" H. Curtis Buck Waterfield (1926-2017) was a well know wildfowl woodcarv

Wooden Shore Bird Decoy, unsigned, glass eyes, mounted on driftwood. Unobtrusive repair to beak. 12.5"H, base is 19.5"x5.5"

Approx 20 1/2" long and 13 3/4" tall

In original polychrome painted finish, 9 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 4 inches high, made to mount on wood dowel.

original paint. Carved.10"H

Two shore birds on drift wood stand. Signature on bottom of birds. Measures approximately 16" x 21" wide 16" tall.

Carved and painted shore bird decoy on wooden base. Measures: 11 1/4" x 12" x 2" (at body).

Approx 13" long and 7 1/4" tall.

EARLY AND RARE MALLARD HEN by Capt. Jess Urie, Rock Hall, MD. “Christmas” model in mint original paint and condition. Signed and dated 1965

Title: Tin Shore Bird Decoy On Driftwood Mount Ca 1920 Dimension: 15" high x 14" long overall Provenance:A charming, primitive mounting of an early tin shore bird decoy. Some loss to one side of the b

9” tall by 10.5” long. Signed WH Roome ‘80 #34. Hand painted folk art decoyPlease examine photos carefully in order to determine the condition of the item. Photos are ultimately the

11 inches tall; paint is chipping off, some damage around beak - circa 1920s

Approx 11 3/4" tall