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Lot of (14) Vintage Carved Wood Fishing Decoys

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Lot of (13) Vintage Carved Wood Fishing Decoys: For your consideration are a lot of (13) vintage carved wood and hand-painted spear fishing decoys. Most of these decoys can be traced back to Minnesota and the lots being offered in this auction incl

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Vintage Carved Wood Duck Decoy c. 1950: Dimensions: 14 1/4"(l) x 5 1/4"(w) x 6 1/2"(h) Weight: 2 pounds 1.6 ounces For your consideration is a hand-painted carved wood duck decoy circa 1950 or before. Glass eyes intact. Date estimate based

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Carved & Painted Wood Mallard Duck Decoy, L. Baker: Vintage carved wood Mallard Duck decoy signed and dated. Carved and painted wood body with glass eyes. Signed and dated by two carvers, Lenny Baker and ?, 1984 (view photo). Dimensions: H: 6.25 in., L

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Two Vintage Hand Carved Duck Decoys with Original: Original paint adorns this pair of hand carved duck decoys. One is made by Francis T (Frank) Louis (1878-1964), from St. Lawrence River, Ogdensburg, New York. His work is mentioned in Decoy Collectors

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Vintage American Wood Duck Decoy w/ Glass Eyes: North America, United States, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wonderful example of Americana, a wooden duck decoy for hunting. This waterfowl is painted in a dark brown, nearly black hue with whit

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Bethel Family Carved Wood Fish Spearing Decoy: For your consideration is a fish spearing decoy by the Bethel Family of Park Rapids, MN. This hand-carved and painted decoy is attributed to Donald "Don" Bethel (1936-). Decoy measures 7 1/2" in lengt

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Lawrence Bethel Carved Wood Fish Spearing Decoy: For your consideration is a fish spearing decoy by the Bethel Family of Lake George & Park Rapids, MN. This hand-carved and painted decoy was made by Lawrence Bethel (1930-2006) and has an impressed "

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Roger Olds Carved Wood Fish Spearing Decoy: For your consideration is a fish spearing decoy by Roger Olds of Cohasset, MN. This hand-carved and painted decoy is signed on its tail fin "R. Olds". Decoy measures 6" in length. Provenance: From the

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Lot Of 8 Hand Carved Folk Art Ice Fishing Decoys Hand Painted: Lot Of 8 Hand Carved Folk Art Ice Fishing Decoys Hand Painted. Measures From 4 3/4" To 10" Long. // Provenance: PRIVATE ESATE FLORIDA. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, an

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Two Duck Decoys: Grouping of Two Early 20th Century Polychrome wood Carved Duck Decoys with Inset Eyes. Unmarked. Larger decoy measures 7-1/2" x 18-1/2" x 4". Remaining figure measures 6" x 19" x 4". Condition: Rubbin

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Vintage Duck Decoy Hand Painted: AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY designed vintage hand painted wood duck decoy (10" x 3")

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Carved Painted Speckled Trout Ice Fishing Decoy 1940's: Carved and painted speckled trout ice fishing decoy ca 1940's Condition: Excellent. 8.25" Long Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shi

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Lot of (14) Vintage Carved Wood Fishing Decoys

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Description

For your consideration are a lot of (13) vintage carved wood and hand-painted spear fishing decoys. Most of these decoys can be traced back to Minnesota and the lots being offered in this auction include carvers William Flannigan, George Randall, Harvey Case, Bruce & Helen Wakefield (Bru-Ell) and Chester Buss - to name only a few.

Provenace: From the private collection of Carol & Randy Jinkins of San Antonio, Texas.

Keywords: folk art carving ice lake fish spearing MN great lakes midwest outdoors sporting goods american rustic decor collectible cabin style duluth frank mizera leroy howell ernie newman william faue fred lexow bethel early examples

Condition

Items in good overall condition with small losses noted. Please see all images for more information on condition.

Dimensions

12 x 12 x 12 in

Weight

48 oz

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Lot of (14) Vintage Carved Wood Fishing Decoys

Name: Lot of (14) Vintage Carved Wood Fishing Decoys
SKU: 120902133
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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