Early Dowitcher Decoy, Lothrop T. Holmes (1824-1899)

An 8 inch shorebird decoy by Dr. George Ross Starr, Jr. (1915-1985), Duxbury, MA. In the style of the one of the most famous shorebirds in his collection- a Lothrop Holmes Ruddy Turnstone. Signed and

EARLY MINIATURE FLYING MALLARD DRAKE by Edmond Hardcastle, Easton MD, (1824-1899). Excellent original paint and condition. Carved with broad spread wings and outstretched wings. Overall length of body

Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1880 11 1/2 in. long An early hollow bluebill gunned over on Long Island Sound. Appears to be in original and old working paint with gunning wear, includi

A 3 1/2 inch inquisitive shorebird carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. Signed with an early round Crowell "Maker" ink stamp. Original paint with minor wear to the bill.X collect

Dovetailed Dowitcher Massachusetts, c. 1900 9 3/4 in. long This charming dowitcher was made by one of the greatest of the unknown makers, the same carver as the dovetailed geese and other exceptional

Oil on canvas. Archer on Horseback. Signed, dated lower right. From a Brooklyn, NY collection. - Dimensions: 15.25" h x 11.5" w

VERY EARLY DOWITCHER attributed to John Haff, Cobb Island, VA, circa 1890. Very old working paint, with some possibly the original, and good structural condition. Numerous shot marks. Bill appears to

THE WRITINGS OF OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, 1899, TWELVE OF FOURTEEN VOLUMES 3/4 leather bound. Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company.

Juliusz Fortunat von Kossak (Polish, 1824-1899) Polish Guard and Peasant Women signed 'JK' (lower right) watercolor on paper 22.5 x 18.0 cm (8 7/8 x 7 1/16 in). unframed. Footnotes:

JULIUSZ KOSSAK (1824-1899) Man on Horseback & Woman Watercolor on paper 11 1/2" x 15" Signed, dated lower side

This lot features a lovely original watercolor painting on paper by Juliusz Kossak. Juliusz Fortunat Kossak (Polish,1824 - 1899) was a Polish historical painter and master illustrator who specialized

Vue de Delft after Johannes Vermeer Van Delft (1632-1675). Oil on wood panel painted by Edmond de Champheleer, Dutch painter born in 1824-1899. Showing on the back a signature, original Vermeer work a

JULIUSZ KOSSAK (1824-1899) Two Fighters on Horseback Watercolor on paper 11 1/2" x 15" Signed, dated lower side

CHARLES LUDWIG HILDNER (GERMAN, 1824-1899) OIL ON CANVAS, H 26", W 38", "THE OFFERING" A 19th century oil on canvas loosely backed to masonite titled "The Offering" by Charles Ludwig Hildner. Frame me

JULIUSZ KOSSAK (1824-1899) Two Fighters on Horseback Watercolor on paper 9" x 13" Signed, dated lower side

Juliusz Kossak 1824-1899, Polish, General Kosciuszko, watercolor Painting, Signed. size: 9.5 x 7.5 matte, 23.75 x 19.5 outside frame

JULIUSZ KOSSAK (1824-1899) Man on Horseback Watercolor on paper 10" x 7 1/2" Signed, dated lower side

Early swan decoy, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed and dated 1946 on underside. Retains weighted swing keel, also retains Richard Oliver auction sticker from a sale dated November 11

Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1880 16 1/2 in. long A hollow Connecticut gunning warrior with good form. As found. Provenance: John Dillon Collection

LONG ISLAND MERGANSER DRAKE DECOYEarly 20th CenturyMaker unknown. Original paint with gunning wear.Length 17”.

Early Pintail Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, c. 1980 18 in. long An early gunning decoy from the maker's rig. The underside has his bobwhite quail weight, copper rig identification, and p

A Directoire Parcel Gilt and Patinated Bronze Pendule l'Afrique, After the Model by Jean-Simon Deverberie (French, 1784-1824) Early 19th Century the dial signed Vallette a  Paris, the seated hunt

(German/Wisconsin, 1814-1899) Early Autumn, signed lower right "H. Vianden", oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in.; period gilt wood and composition frame, 30 x 40 in.

Trego-Rig Blue-Winged Teal Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 12 1/4 in. long An exceedingly rare and early teal decoy. Widely regarded as the "Dean" of the Illinois River carving traditi