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James A. Currier (1886-1969) Havre De Grace, MD. Circa 1950's original Red Head decoy. Very dry and worn paint. A great head and bill carving which is a trait of Jim Currier's decoys, which are some of the best and most sought after Susquehanna Flats 'coys. Note the shot scars to the head and body as-well-as the old knot hole in right side and filled knot on right breast. A nice honest Currier decoy with old wood separations and wear. $525.

Pair of elegant Egrets by Rick Fish, Public Landing, MD. This pair has a formal and sleek antiqued appearance and works in number of presentations. Rick Fish, formerly of Chincoteague,VA is a full-time carver,maker and "picker". (See Jim Trimble's article on Rick in Hunting and Fishing Collectibles Magazine, May/June 2010). Rick's first hunting decoy rigs consisted of Miles Hancock decoys. The alert standing Egret measures 26 inches tall. This pair $350.

Peep Shorebird by Mark McNair.This Peep is in the style Obediah Verity (1850-1910). Oak bill splined/inserted through back of head, great little wing carving and Mark's outstanding paint on this 5 inch long carving. $775.

Nathan Cobb, 1825-1905, Black Duck by Frank Finney,Capeville,VA. Frank has arguably made the best copy of a Nathan Cobb,from the Cobb form and inletted head, shot scars, aged cracks to the patina and finish. Note the carved "N" next to carved "Finney" on bottom. Great decoy for $1600.

Redhead by Charlie Joiner, Betterton, MD (1921-present). All original early decoy from about 1960. Very good structure and paint by Mr. Joiner with slight and honest old wear. Rough area on left side and "puppy chew" on tip of bill. Original weight and ring with staple. Priced very reasonable at only $475.

Bufflehead pair by Kenneth Hussey, Canada. This pair is based on a lone Peter Pringle hen that Ken was impressed by at the Canadian National Carving Championships. This hen won third in Contemporary Antique Division at the 2010 Ward World Championships. A hollow carved pair with bottom boards, these graceful yet fully functional decoys are a great Canadian example. Stamped Ken Hussey and dated 2010. Sale Pending.

Virginia Ruddy Duck by Ira Skees, Eastern Shore of VA. Fantastic styled decoy with up-swept tail. Note the curved form of the tail and bill. Ira carved this solid body Ruddy from cedar and used oxidized screws to attach the tie strap and lead weight .Layers of oil paint have been applied and partially removed and the results are one of the best contemporary antique Ruddy Ducks I have ever held. This Skees original is Sale Pending.

1956 miniature Canada (8 inches long, 5 inches tall) by Oliver Lawson, Crisfield, MD. This decorative carving was owned by Joseph B. French and so stamped. Mr. Lawson made this carving prior to the decoys he made and sold to Ms. Elizabeth Hall for the Duck House in Rumbley,MD. This balsa wood carving is outstanding and in original condition with no repairs or apologies. A very special provenance with this Lawson decoy. $700.

1910 Ira Hudson style hooded Merganser hen by Ronald justis, Chincoteague Island VA. Solid body gunning decoy (Note the decoy in the Chincoteague Sound) 13 inches long, bill to tail. Oil painted with "scratched feathers" and aged patina. Ronald's initials are carved under tail. Corn bread mold weight is a unique Justis trait. Only $475.

Standing Buffle Head hen by Brian Piccirillo. Full size, carved solid body from white cedar. Tack eyes with nice mellow oil paint and scratched back feathering for a vintage appearance.She stands on a well crafted rustic wooden base. Brian's initials carved under tail. Sale Pending.

Running Whimbrel by Ronald Justis, Chincoteague Island. A finely carved shorebird with glass eyes and Chincoteague style gunning oil paint. Approx. 16 inches long, bill to tail. R J carved under tail and signed. Mounted on an antiqued metal stand. $400

"Confidence Decoy" by William Kennedy, Southland Texas. This Gull by Bill is carved in the classic Chesapeake Bay tradition. Hand-chopped and carved from white cedar , hollowed and pegged. The cedar bill is splined through the head, which is pegged and glued to the body. Signed and dated 2009. Bill uses oil paint and antiques the finish for that old worn patina. Born in Havre De Grace, MD. 63 years ago, Bill grew up hanging around the shops and gunning sheds of long-gone Maryland makers. Bill is an "old school" maker, using hand tools and a shaving horse from Charlestown, MD. This Gull $425.

Outstanding New England influenced hollow Black Duck by Ian McNair,Eastern Shore, VA. Excellent form with a mellow patina. Incised wing carving and scratch style paint, prevalent on the head. Ian had a great mentor, his father, and it is obvious to see the McNair tradition. It is rare to find carvings by Ian due to the minimal availability. I hope my pictures can properly capture the elegance of this Black Duck. She measures 17 inches, bill to tail. I McNair carved on bottom and rigged for gunning, but would sit pristinely on your shelf. $975.

James Corbett Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA. Brant hunting decoy made and painted in 1983. A solid body decoy with slightly incised primary wing carving. This decoy, measuring about 16 inches long, possibly was the last full-sized Brant decoy Mr. Reed made. J. “Corb” Reed started carving decoys about 1912. An early example of Mr. Reed’s Brant from 1920 can be found on page 80 of the Berkey reference “Chincoteague Carvers and Their Decoys” 1981. This feature was the last recorded interview with Mr. Reed. Corb’s decoys are undervalued and largely unknown for a Chincoteague maker. This can partly be explained due to the Reed’s move from Chincoteague in 1924 and relocation to Washington DC for 44 years. I would surmise his absence from Chincoteague detracted from Corb’s legacy as a first generation Chincoteague decoy carver. This Brant is valued, $1175.

Canvasback drake by the Ward Brothers, Crisfield, MD. 1948 model with balsa body and slightly turned cedar head. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear. Small worn area on back and one side. Glass eyes are cracked. Signed by Lem and Steve. $4900

An elegant Yellow Legs by Mark McNair, circa 2008. All original with glass eyes and oak bill splined through head. A classic looking sculpture by Mark and one to own. Carved " McNair" under belly. Fourteen inches in length. $1450.

Spotted Sandpiper by William Gibian, Eastern Shore of VA. A precise,delicate sculpture of this small (7 inch length) loner shore bird. This Sandpiper has beautiful color and tones with feathering details that Bill strives to capture. Note the raised wings and incised wing layers. Bill has positioned this bird on carved clam shell mounted on an oak base. You can can almost envision this Spotted Sandpiper constantly bobbing his rear end up and down. You will be the first owner of this Gibian original for $1375.

Folksy standing Widgeon hen by Lloyd Tyler, Crisfield MD. This decorative carving was made circa 1940. She has a slightly turned head and small end of bill damage. Note the painted feet on base and carved leg joints .Similar examples can be seen in Henry Stansbury's book titled Lloyd J. Tyler, Folk Artist,Decoy Maker (pages 9,38,67and 108). A rare carving and hard to find this uniquely Crisfield decoy. $1025.

Gorgeous pair of Wood ducks by Oliver Lawson, Crisfield, Md. Mr. Lawson's outstanding oil paint style on Cedar Wood. Flat bottom, Crisfield school decoys ready for the shelf or could be weighted and rigged for the hunt. A flat, mellow appearance is sure to please. This pair $1,600

Brant in swimming motion by Grayson Chesser, owner operator of Holden Creek Gunning Club, Sanford, VA.This hollow Brant, with a slight turned head, is ready for a sea-side hunt. Painted with oils and sure to age gracefully over time. Measures 20 inches long. A mint decoy by Grayson. $775

Baldpate/Widgeon drake circa. 1930-40s by Miles Hancock,Chincoteague Island,VA. This decoy is carved from cottonwood/polonia wood. Painted in oils in a first class style and pattern .Scratch paint to face and neck. Opinions are that Delbert or Norman Hudson painted this decoy over 50 years ago. WHP branded in bottom (collector or hunter). His earliest decoy carvings were from the late 20's while he spent time helping and learning from Ira Hudson. $450.

Mint pair of Canvasbacks by James Corbett Reed, Chincoteague, VA. (1897-1987) The" Bull” neck drake has raised wings at the shoulders and is solid. Nicely carved tail feathers and primary feathers with outstanding paint to the back. Mr. Reed used a special device to stipple paint the back of his cans and took the secret to his grave. The hen also has nice raised wings at the shoulder area and is painted and carved similar to her mate.
Both are stamped by Mr. Reed on the underside. A great and rare pair of "Corbs" decoys.
Sale Pending.

Lloyd Aaron Sterling (1880-1964) Crisfield, MD. Miniature Canvasback (6 inches). Circa 1950's, great condition,beautiful paint and carving. Mr. Sterling was a contemporary with Lem & Steve Ward and
Lloyd Tyler.$450

Very rare Mallard drake by Mark McNair. This exceptional hunting decoy by Mark was made in the early 1990's and was part of Dr. Walker's rig. A large, 16 inches in length, decoy with carved primary feathers and fine comb painting over most of body. The body is two piece hollow construction. McNair carved in bottom. Ballest weight and tie have been removed for the shelf. Mallards are an extremely rare species by Mark and here is an opportunity to own one for a very reasonably price. $2,800.

Kankakee Marsh Pintails (Hunting and Fishing Collectibles Mag. March 2009) by Ron Koch, Rivermoor, WI. Solid body 'coys in the Kankakee style. Ron is featured in Loy S. Harrell's book (Decoys-60 Living and Outstanding North American Carvers.) Ron's decoys are stamped on bottom and a "W" is stamped under the bill in memory of his father, Wilbert. A neat pair by a classic American water fowler. $450

Pair of Illinois River Perdew Mallards by Charlie Moore. Very nice hollow carved Mallards with aged patina. Comb painted in Mrs. Perdew's style. Lead weight reads "Henry Perdew... Ill". A replica for a fraction of the cost of originals. $250

Pintail pair by Oliver "Tuts" Lawson of Crisfield, MD. Carved from balsa and painted with oils in 1958 and so signed and dated by Mr. Lawson. This miniature pair has some fading from the sun and 50 years on the shelf. This pair $650.

Lloyd A. Sterling, Crisfield, MD (1880-1964).Canvasback decoy circa 1950. Balsa wood carving with lead strap and tack eyes. Back is stipple painted with lead. Near mint condition with only small smudges . Small brand of "TM" on bottom. $1075.

Vintage Dowitcher by Mark McNair. This Sculpture, in a feeding posture has a rich mellow patina. The bill is splined through the head and paint has some crazing around the shoulders, (this adds to the vintage patina). Mark's Dowitcher has the appearance of a 100 year old shorebird decoy. $1300.

Large Ruddy Duck by Mark Finisecy of Faulkner, MD. in Southern MD near the famed Potomac River. Carved and finished in a primitive and antiqued style as an old hunting decoy. Incised wing carving and detail. The mouth of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay are fertile hunting and fishing areas. Point Look Out where the bay meets the river in St. Mary's County, was a Union Army POW camp during the Civil War. Mark's Ruddy measures 11inches bill to tail and 7 inches wide. $475.

Gunning Shoveler pair by Ross Smoker, PA. This pair were gunned over last season in Maryland and Pennsylvania and Arkansas. Carved from composite cork, a hard and durable material. Ross has signed the keels and numbers his carvings since he started carving. This pair $300.

One-of-a -kind shorebird gunning rig and box by Kenneth Hussey. Ken is a true craftsman and purist who identifies with his carpenter forefathers. Ken's box is dovetailed and uses old hardware. The stick-up shorebirds are numbered on each head and body 1-6 to match. You won't find anything like this set for $1400.

Standing Canvas-Covered Black Duck by Ken Hussey, Canada.The inspiration of this creation can be found in "Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway" by George Ross Star,Jr. (Color Plate no. 11). This Black Duck is constructed on a wooden frame which is wound with wire. the carved head and tail have been attached to the body frame. The body is then covered with a canvas skin, sewn from eight sections and tacked around the base of neck and tail. The canvas is then tightened and tacked along the center bottom. This Black duckstands about 17 inches tall and is painted with artist oils. Ken applies his creative talent to give the patina of a decoy made around 1858 as the original from Marshfield, Mass. This replica is dated 2009 and signed by the artist Ken Hussey. $600.

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