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$42 USDThree Nested Folk Art Wooden Buckets
Collectibles:Folk Art:Nested Buckets
These robin's egg blue buckets are wonderful folk art pieces. They can be used for plants, or just a great room display. The largest bucket is 7 1/2 inches high and 9 1/2 inches across, the smallest is 5 1/2 X 5 1/4. They have metal hardware with wood handles.
$1,550 USD Offers ConsideredBluebill Hen Decoy by William Loney Ontario
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
Offered is a spectacular bluebill hen decoy that is attributed to William G. Loney (1878-1956) of Milford, Ontario. This decoy has original paint with minor wear. The white area near the bill may have old touch up. It has been lightly hit by shot. It has tack eyes and the head sits on a shelf, and is solid like all Loney decoys. It also had a round weight on the bottom like the examples of the weight shown in Stewart's book The County Decoys. Noted author Jim Stewart looked at this decoy and he ...
$1,875 USD Offers ConsideredGus Wilson Black Duck Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
Offered is a rare black duck decoy carved by Augustus "Gus" Wilson 1864-1950 of Portland, Maine. Gus was lighthouse keeper, and many of his decoys were carved at Marshall's Point light. This decoy is circa 1930-1935. It has all the things that Wilson is known for including Carved eyes, raised wings, inletted head, flat bottom, and simple body lines. The decoy has been hit by shot, and there is some touch up to the bill. This is a great piece by a carver whose decoys are highly prized.
$575 USD Offers ConsideredFrank Coombs Golden Eye Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This goldeneye decoy was carved by Frank (Goldie) Coombs 1882-1958 of Alexandria Bay, NY. Coombs was the most talented of Chauncey Wheelers proteges, and is responsible for initiating the well known Alex Bay long neck style.This decoy is in out of rig condition. It has worn original paint with some touch up to the bill and the white on the breast. It has been hit by shot, and has the normal wear that you would expect from a gunning decoy from the early 20th century. It still retains it's pad ...
$875 USD Offers ConsideredFrank Finney Crow Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
Offered is an over size crow by noted VA. carver Frank Finney. Carvings by Frank are very hard to get, and older ones that are signed do not come to the market very often. This crow is 23 inches long with carved wings, and great feather painting. There appears to be touch up to a puppy chew at the tip of the beak. It comes with a stand.
$60 USDMason Decoy Book By Byron Cheever
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving:Book
This is a copy of the 1st book that was published about Mason Decoys. It was published in 1974 and is long out of print. It covers all the decoys that Mason made with photos in both color and black and white. The book is in very good condition. The dust jacket is in good shape with a couple of minor tears on the back. This book will be an excellent addition to any decoy reference library.
$85 USDInuit Goose Carving Eskimo
Collectibles:Folk Art:Inuit Horn Carving
This carving was done by Daniel Snowball of George River Village in the Ungava Bay region of the Canadian arctic. It is a goose with out stretched wings. It is carved from caribou horn, and sits on a base that is also made from horn. I purchased it from Daniel in the early 1980s. At the time he was in his early 20s, and young carvers worked with horn to perfect their carving before working with soapstone. Inuit art of all types is highly collectable.
$140 USDInuit Bird Carving Eskimo
Collectibles:Folk Art:Inuit Horn Carving
This carving was done by David Snowball, of George River Village in the Ungava region of the Canadian arctic. It is a four piece carving that was done from caribou horn. It is a mother bird feeding her chicks. I purchased it from David in the early 1980s. Inuit art is very collectable, and prices on it continue to rise every year.
$325 USD SaleSALE Bird Carving by Tom Ahern
Collectibles:Folk Art:Decoys:Bird Carving
This is a Red Breasted Nuthatch by Tom Ahern of Bethlehem, PA. Tom is one of the finest contemporary carvers in the U.S. today, with a waiting list for his carvings.
$475 USDBeany Anderson Bluebill Decoy Circa 1935
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
Offered is a bluebill decoy by Beany Anderson 1882-1950 of Trenton, Ontario. Anderson was a house painter who in the 1930s saw some Ray Andress decoys and developed his own style that was similar to Andress. His decoys are solid body decoys. This bluebill is in very good original paint with detailed bill carving, scratch painting, and a wide paddle tail. It has an inletted weight, and a line tie. Anderson decoys in this condition are not found every day.
$695 USDDunville, Ontario Bluebill Decoy Pair
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This is a pair of bluebills from the Dunville, Ontario area. They are is near mint condition with rasp and feather and bill carving detail. They have a rig brand on the bottom DS 55. The original tag that was on them when I got them stated that they were carved by Doc Smith who was a friend of Ken Anger, and his influence can be seen in the decoys. They were rigged for hunting at one time, but have seen very light use.
$700 USD Offers ConsideredUnusual Folk Art Carved Owl On Barn Board
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This is a relief carved owl on an old piece of barn board. There owl is 16 inches tall, and the branch is also relief carved. The entire piece measures 17 inches wide and 28 1/2 high, and has a farm scene painted at the bottom. There is a name cold stamped in the lower right, but it is illegible. This is a great piece of folk art in excellent condition.
$775 USD SaleSALE Flying Dunlin Shorebird by Tom Ahern
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
Offered is a spectacular flying dunlin by Tom Ahern, of Bethlehem, PA. Tom's carvings are in collections worldwide, with flying examples being rare. This carving measures about 8" from bill to tail with a 10" wing spread. The condition is pristine. It is signed and dated by Tom.
$135 USD Offers ConsideredMiniature Goose Decoys By Ralph Reed Of Chincoteaque, VA
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This pair of mini geese were carved by Ralph Reed of Chincoteaque, VA. According to Berkey's book on Chincoteaque carvers which was published in 1981 it had been many years since Ralph had carved any decoys. These decoys both are in original paint, with carved feathers, and different neck positions. Both have a repair to their neck. One is about 8 inches long and the other is about seven inches long, and they both have tiny glass eyes and are signed on the bottom by the carver.
$145 USDWildfowler Mallard Decoy From Old Saybrook
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
Offered is a Wildfowler mallard drake that was carved by the Old Saybrook, CT. factory. It has the normal gunning wear that you would expect from a decoy of it's age. It still has the original keel, and and inletted head. A nice piece of early Wildfowler history.
$325 USD Offers ConsideredVince Gianetto Bluebill Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving:Book
This decoy was carved by Vince Gianetto of Beverly, NJ. Vince's decoys are highly sought after by both hunters and collectors. Beside decoys Vince is well known for his folk art carvings. He has won 16 Best Of Show at decoy shows all over the east. In 2002 he was invited to carve a piece for the White House Christmas tree which he did and also went to the dedication of the tree at the White House. This bluebill is excellent with subtle feather painting on the sides and is hollow carved. It has a ...
$140 USD Offers ConsideredMiniature Goose Decoy By Robert Young
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
Offered is a miniature goose decoy by Virginia carver Robert Young. It is in excellent original condition and paint. It features tack eyes and scratch painting similar to Miles Hancock. There is some blistering on the under side where it probably sat on a wood stove or fireplace. From bill to tail it is about 8 1/4 inches long.
$175 USDEarly Shoe Shine Box In Excellent Green Paint
Collectibles:Folk Art:Shoe Shine Box, Primitive
This shoe shine box came from an estate sale in eastern PA. It has a great folk art look, and the wear and patina that you want to see on a piece like this. It is from the 1st half of the 20th century, probably from the 1920s or 1930s. It has the original hardware, and you can see on the ends where a carrying strap was attached. There were a couple of old brushes that were still inside. The box is tapered and measures 9" by 13" at the base, and it is 9 inches tall. This box displays great and ...
$165 USDFolk Art Oil Painting On Canvas By Gladys Daisey
Collectibles:Folk Art:Oil Painting, Currier And Ives
Offered is an original oil painting which is signed Gladys Daisey. Gladys also marked it After Currier and Ives. It shows a winter scene with a horse drawn sleigh crossing a bridge in front of a house. It is in excellent condition. There is a chip in the paint on the frame, but it does not detract from the picture. The size is 18 1/2 inches by 14 1/2 inches.
$50 USD Offers ConsideredFactory Redhead Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This Redhead decoy is a factory made decoy probably a Victor. It looks like a redhead that was made in the first half of the 20th century. The decoy is in good condition as seen in the photos. One eye is missing and that is an easy fix, but I leave the decoys in as found condition. The weight has been removed so it will sit flat on a shelf. A nice old factory duck.
$350 USDHouse Wren By Dennis Runge Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Decoys:Bird Carving
Offered is a house wren that was carved by Dennis Runge of Long Point, Ontario Canada. It is a spectacular life size carving with wonderful feather detail. A great decorative item, that will fit in any home or office.
$375 USDThe Classic Decoy Series By Milton C. Weiler
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving:Book:Limited Edition Print
Offered is a rare and long out of print copy of Classic Decoys by Milton Weiler. This was published by Winchester Press in 1969. This copy is number 695 of 1000 that were published. The book and slip case are in excellent condition with all 24 of the prints also in excellent condition.Some of the decoys that Weiler painted were by Dawson, the Ward Brothers, Rowley Horner, and other top carvers from the past. The pictures measure 10X13 and could be framed. This will make an excellent addition to ...
$650 USD Offers ConsideredLong Island Brant Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
Offered is a brant decoy that came from the Long Island area of New York. I have been told that it was probably made by a member of the Verity family. It is in good old paint, with carved eyes, and the bill is doweled through the back of the head. It still carries the weight and line tie. This is an excellent example of decoys from the Long Island area.
$80 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Maine Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy
This old decoy was just found at an estate sale in Maine. The carver is unknown to me, but it was found in the mid- coast area. It is in worn paint with a great patina. It's no shelf queen, but a great old decoy with excellent folk art appeal for the price.
$165 USD Offers ConsideredWilly Freeborn Hollow Bufflehead Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This bufflehead decoy was carved by Willy Freeborn 1884-1971 of Hamilton, Ontario. Willy carved with his cousin Henry and hunted with Harry Kretschman, and several other well known carvers from the area. This decoy is hollow with a bottom board. It carries Willy's W brand twice on the bottom, and another brand that is probably BOR. The decoy has a couple of coats of working paint and an old bill repair. It also has good comb painting on the back and what is left of the leather line tie. It was ...
$350 USDGoldeneye Hen Decoy by Russel Tanner
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This goldeneye hen was carved by Russel Tanner of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia 1911-1979. The decoy is circa 1940-1950. It is in excellent original paint with normal gunning wear. It has an inletted head, great scratch painting, and carved eyes. The bottom has an inletted weight, and two leather line ties. Other examples of Tanner's decoys can be seen in Maritime Decoys by Dale & Gary Guyette.
$725 USDReggie Birch Bluebill Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This bluebill decoy was carved by Reggie Birch of Chincoteaque, VA. It was carved in the style of Ira Hudson, and the paint was aged to make it appear 100 years old. Reggie is one of the top carvers in the US, with a long waiting list for his decoys. When he sets up at the Easton Waterfowl Festival he is sold out every year before the show opens with his decoys being purchased by the other dealers. This is an excellent hard to find decoy by a top notch maker.
$200 USD Offers ConsideredLong Point Ontario Bluebill Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This little bluebill decoy was found not far from the Long Point area in Ontario. It is typical style for that area by one of the many unknown carvers. It has good detail and a fine head. There are a few shot scars, and the weight and line tie are still in place.
$400 USD Offers ConsideredQuebec Golden Eye Decoy
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy
Offered is a goldeneye decoy from Quebec, Canada. The carver is unknown to me, but is very similar to the decoys of Waterhouse and Bill Cooper. It is in old working repaint and has great carving on the back, tail and the bill. It is a two piece decoy that is probably hollow with the two halves being held together with five screws. This decoy has been hit by shot, and there is some flaking to the paint on the breast. This is an excellent early Quebec decoy.
$775 USD SaleSALE Dove Carving by Dennis Runge
Collectibles:Folk Art:Hunting Decoy:Decoy, Bird Carving
This dove was carved by noted carver Dennis Runge of Long Point, Ont. This caving has great detail with every feather carved. It comes with a nest that he sits on, but was left out of the photos so the whole bird could be seen. Excellent and original.
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