Chincoteague, Virginia sickle bill curlew shorebird decoy

Early to mid 20th century. Old, probably original, paint. Bill restored or replaced, see close-up photos of associated touch-up to front of head. Appx. 9" long, 11 3/4" tall with stand. Surface loss t

Curlew shorebird decoy. Carved wood with original nail bill and glass eyes. American, circa 1900. H 8-3/4" W 19" D 4-5/8". Condition: Original with minor imperfections. Copy and paste link for high-re

Lou Reineri, Chincoteague, Virginia. Mounted on a driftwood base. H: 17.75 in., W: 14.5 in., D: 12 in.

Old working repaint with shot marks and minor losses, some with old patch repairs. Nail bill probably replaced. Appx. 12 1/4" long, 10 3/4" tall with base.

Large sickle billed curlew, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. 20" long. Branded, signed, and dated 1978.

A 14 inch Flat-sided Curlew shorebird decoy with an incised "R" under the tail. Old in-use paint with gunning wear and a replaced bill.

Curlew decoy from the Accomack Club, Virginia, with curved iron bill, and ''Accomack Club'' brand. The paint appears original. Well-worn stick hole, shot spray; head restoration. 5-3/4''h, 3''w, 13-1/

An early 11 inch preening shorebird decoy by David B. Ward (1947-2020), Essex, CT. Signed and dated on the underside with stamped "DBW, 79". Displays glass eyes, a "pitchfork tine" bill, raised carved

An early 18 inch cork-bodied shorebird decoy by the late David B. Ward (1947-2020), Essex, CT. Displays glass eyes, a tapered "pitch fork tine" bill and an inserted wooden tail. Ward followed in his g

Repainted, replaced bill._x005F_x000d_Carving Length: approx. 8 1/2".Provenance: the estate of John Long, highly regarded Virginia antiques dealer and collector.

Hissing Goose Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1920 24 1/2 in. long A classic Virginia goose with a two-piece body. Heavy wear and repaint with a neck crack and partial bill repair.

Vintage Curley shorebird decoy. 16" wide 15" tall.

A 16 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by R. J. "Bob" Brown (b. 1948), Barnegat, NJ, signed with his signature brand on the underside of the bird. Original paint with minimal wear.

A 23 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Byron E. Bruffee (1942-2013), Middleboro, MA and Maine, signed on underside of the bird with his stamped signature. Byron was featured in Emmerling's book "Collecti

A 15 1/2 inch Curlew shorebird decoy attributed to being from New Jersey. In old paint with wear and some flaking.Provenance: Purchased at a Decoy Unlimited Auction - paint was described as original w

A 13 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Herter's (1946-1977), Waseca, MN. Original paint with minor wear.

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

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good condition with paint intact. Branded "JB". Missing weight.

Ca. mid 20thC. Has an age crack seen from underneath. Lead weight is original, and this decoy features glass eyes.

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), curlew decoy with carved wings and extended tips, incised signature to underside. The body has draw marks and a separate head with glass eyes. 6-1/4''h, 2-1/

Milt Weiler (1910-1974), watercolor on paper. 7.5" x 10.25". "Bufflehead drake 1910, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia". Signed under decoy. Professionally matted and framed. Provenance: Dr. Lloyd Gr

Bennie Daisey (VA), Four Pairs of Miniature DecoysChincoteague, Virginia, circa 1970, carved and painted wood, each decoy signed and dated. Length 6 in. Pairs of mergansers, pintails, mallards, and ge

Jimmy Bowden (VA), Two Virginia Merganser Decoys Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1980, carved and painted wood, manner of Doug Jester, including a merganser drake (weighted) and hen, both with incised s

Extensive restoration to head/neck (difficult to determine the extent of restoration, possibly the whole head and neck). Mix of old and new paint, splits. Hollow bodied construction. Appx. 24" long.