Running Yellowlegs by Marty Collins

A 15 inch running Greater Yellowlegs decoy by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham / Bridgewater, MA, unsigned. Exhibits tack eyes and a removable head and bill. Original paint with minimal wear.

A 12 inch standing shorebird carving by Martin Collins (b. 1960), E. Wareham, MA. Signed on the base with his oval brand. Original paint and condition.

MARTY COLLINS GOOSE DECOYWareham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyHollow-carved. Glass eyes. Oval brand on underside.Length 28”.

MARTY COLLINS MINIATURE MUTE SWANWareham, Massachusetts, Late 20th CenturyInk stamp on underside.Length 5”.

Running Yellowlegs South Shore, MA, c. 1880 13 1/2 in. long A large running shorebird with raised wing tips. This bird is part of a recently discovered rig and is offered here in its as-found surface.

MARTY COLLINS RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKEWareham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyIn the style of Luther Nicholson of Cotuit, Massachusetts. Glass eyes. Carved wings. Brass maker's plaque on underside.Len

A rare 12 1/4 inch shorebird decoy in Winter plumage by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham and Bridgewater, MA. Signed on the underside with maker's initials. A similar shorebird decoy was featured

MARTY COLLINS GREEN-WINGED TEAL DECOYDated 2004Branded on underside.Length 12”.

MARTY COLLINS CHARLES HART-STYLE BLACK DUCK DECOYWareham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyCarved wings and tail. Brass maker's plaque on underside.Length 18”.

MARTY COLLINS MALLARD DRAKE DECOYWareham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyGlass eyes. Head turned left. Carved wings and tail. Oval brand on underside.Length 15”.

An 11 inch decoy, carved in the style of Joe Lincoln by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham and Bridgewater, MA. Signed with the maker's brand and retains a rig or collector's brand. Original paint,

TWO MARTY COLLINS DECOYSEast Wareham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyAn oldsquaw drake and a red-breasted merganser drake with a fish in its bill. Both branded on underside.Lengths 16”.

MARTY COLLINS BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE DECOYWareham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyIn preening form, its wing raised. Branded on underside.Length 10”.

MARTY COLLINS BALDPATE DRAKE DECOYWareham, Massachusetts, Dated 2003Branded on underside and inscribed and dated 2003 in pen.Length 14”.

Running Yellowlegs Mid-Atlantic, c. 1900 11 in. long A two-inch-wide yellowlegs in a running position with lead eyes. Original paint with a two-thirds bill replacement.

An early 17 1/2 inch Mallard Drake decoy by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham, MA. Signed with the maker's oval brand. Original paint with minor wear and an age line along the bottom.

A 12 inch running Yellowlegs shorebird decoy. Original paint with wear, to include a missing eye and a bill tip chip.

RARE AND OUTSTANDING RUNNING YELLOWLEGS by the Wildfowler Decoy Co., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Very detailed painted feather work overall. Carved wing-tip detail. Origi

MARTY COLLINS MARTHA'S VINEYARD-STYLE MERGANSER HEN DECOYLate 20th CenturyLeather crest. Brass maker's label on underside.Length 17”.

MARTY COLLINS CANVAS-COVERED GOOSE DECOYWareham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyTack eyes. Branded “M D Collins”. Mounted on a green painted base.Length 34”.

An 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.Original

FINE RUNNING YELLOWLEG by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Split-tail carving. Very crisp H.C. brand. Mounted atop a custom base with notation: "Yellowleg 1980."

EARLY RUNNING YELLOWLEG by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Painted feather detail to underside and head. Retains painted eyes. Signed by maker. Overa

RUNNING YELLOWLEG by Art Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Split tail carving. Mounted atop a custom base. Signed by maker and dated 1985. 50-75