Lot 0418

Herring Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Decoys

Sold

Pike and Muskie Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990): Pike and Muskie Decoy Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990) Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955 13 3/4 in. long This lot consists on one decoy carving made to simultaneously represent two types of fish. The paint

2023Pike and Muskie Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)See Sold Price

Sold

Pike Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990): Pike Decoy Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990) Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955 14 1/4 in. long A pickerel with stamped scales, textured metal fins, and a stamped "R" signature under the right pelvic fin. Th

2023Pike Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)See Sold Price

Sold

Perch Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990): Perch Decoy Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990) Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955 8 1/4 in. long A perch painted with yellow, green, and white shades. It has an open mouth, stamped scales, and an "R" signatur

2023Perch Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)See Sold Price

Sold

Bass Hybrid Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990): Bass Hybrid Decoy Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990) Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955 13 1/4 in. long A bass perch hybrid with an open mouth, stamped scales, and textured metal fins. Signed with a stamped "

2023Bass Hybrid Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)See Sold Price

Sold

Musky Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990): Musky Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990) Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955 14 1/4 in. long A stylish muskellunge showing the carver's best work and his "R" stamped under one fin. This decoy is from Rickert's

2023Musky Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)See Sold Price

Sold

Greene-Bush Dovetailed Yellowlegs Decoy, Dr. Gilbert E.: Greene-Bush Dovetailed Yellowlegs Dr. Gilbert E. Wallace (1873-1917) Forked River, NJ, c. 1900 9 1/4 in. long A rare yellowlegs carving with a removable dovetailed head. The vertically-laminated hollo

2022Greene-Bush Dovetailed Yellowlegs Decoy, Dr. Gilbert E.See Sold Price

Sold

Coot Decoy by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932): Coot Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932) Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925 14 in. long The decoy bears an Evans ink stamp and an "E. Fessenbecker" tag. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and gunning repaint

2023Coot Decoy by Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)See Sold Price

Sold

Ken Holtz Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy: Dundee, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, head is turned slightly left, Harold Haertel's nephew, makers signature & dated 1986 on bottom, 11"L, es

2022Ken Holtz Bufflehead Drake Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

Dovetailed Dowitcher Decoy: 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

2021Dovetailed Dowitcher DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

The Sherer Running Willet Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell: The Sherer Running Willet A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 13 in. long Born in East Harwich, Massachusetts, Elmer Crowell possessed an early fascination with ornithology and hunt

2021The Sherer Running Willet Decoy, A. Elmer CrowellSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Curlew Decoy, Charles Birch (1867-1956): Rare Curlew Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910 15 in. long A rare Birch curlew with a pronounced shark-fin raised wing. The body is finished with tight scratched feathering. The under

2021Rare Curlew Decoy, Charles Birch (1867-1956)See Sold Price

Sold

Robin Snipe Decoy, Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920): Robin Snipe Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 in. long A red knot in bright spring plumage. Robin snipe carvings by this maker are amongst the rarest species that he carved, with t

2021Robin Snipe Decoy, Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920)See Sold Price

Sold

O'Brien Verity Plump Plover Decoy, Obediah Verity: O'Brien Verity Plump Plover Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 10 in. long Among Verity plovers, this rotund model stands out. The body has a circumference of nearly eleven i

2021O'Brien Verity Plump Plover Decoy, Obediah VeritySee Sold Price

Sold

Chautauqua Fish Decoy with Jigging Stick: Chautauqua Fish Decoy with Jigging Stick Lake Chautauqua, NY c. 1880 7 3/4 in. long A highly refined and well-documented three-tone green-and-white fish. The head is finished with refined gill and mou

2021Chautauqua Fish Decoy with Jigging StickSee Sold Price

Sold

Preening Wigeon Decoy, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Preening Wigeon Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1980 12 1/2 in. long A hollow feather-light decoy with "McNair WITH EXTRA CARE for JACK CONOVER" incised on the underside. Carved with sp

2021Preening Wigeon Decoy, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)See Sold Price

Sold

Early Goldeneye Pair by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Early Goldeneye Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 14 in. long A recently discovered pair of early goldeneye with especially pronounced crowns and uplifted heads. These lively h

2023Early Goldeneye Pair by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)See Sold Price

Related Decoys

Pair of Decoy's E. J. "Pete" Peterson (Cape Charles, VA): Pair of decoy's by E.J. "Pete" Peterson, Cape Charles, Virginia. Both signed to bottom with artist signature and dated 1984. 12" Long

Jun 06, 2024Pair of Decoy's E. J. "Pete" Peterson (Cape Charles, VA)

$425

Black Duck Decoy Harold Wilkens Owen Sound Original Paint: Folk Art Carved Black Duck Decoy Harold Wilkens Owen Sound, Ontario. Original paint. 16 inches L x 7 H x 5 W.

May 25, 2024Black Duck Decoy Harold Wilkens Owen Sound Original Paint

CA$40

E. J. "Pete" Peterson Decoy (Cape Charles, VA): Decoy by E.J. "Pete" Peterson, Cape Charles, Virginia. Signed to bottom with artist signature, branded "PETE" and dated 1985. 11" Long

Jun 06, 2024E. J. "Pete" Peterson Decoy (Cape Charles, VA)

$90

Jun 06, 2024E. J. "Pete" Peterson Decoy (Cape Charles, VA)

$250

E. J. "Pete" Peterson Decoy (Cape Charles, VA): Decoy by E. J. "Pete" Peterson, Cape Charles, Virginia. Green informational tag "Claiming this is one of Petersons first decoys.. Branded "PETE" to bottom. 12 1/2" Long.

Jun 06, 2024E. J. "Pete" Peterson Decoy (Cape Charles, VA)

$70

Pair of E. J. "Pete" Peterson Decoys (Cape Charles, VA): Pair of decoys by E. J. "Pete" Peterson, Cape Charles, Virginia. Both singed to bottom with artists signature, branded "PETE" and dated 1985. 18" Long

Jun 06, 2024Pair of E. J. "Pete" Peterson Decoys (Cape Charles, VA)

$300

Pair of Canvasback Decoys by Leonard E. Pryor (1876-1967) Chesapeake City, MD

$225

Pair of Goose Decoys by Frederick "Rick" Brown Brick, NJ

$100

4 days LeftFive Victor Style and One Custom Duck Decoys

4 days LeftDecoy

May 21, 2024Three Wood Duck Decoys

$30

Four Wood Duck Decoys: All signed Shahn Smith E. Holden MI 1994, longest length 6.5 inches

May 21, 2024Four Wood Duck Decoys

$30

Four Duck Decoys, From G&H Decoys Henryetta Oklahoma, Two Mallards, two with red breasts

$10

Pair of Carry Lite Motion Duck Decoys

$10

Four Duck Decoys, From G&H Decoys Henryetta Oklahoma, Two Mallards, two with red breasts

$10

More Items in American Decoys

Hollow Carved Hissing Canada Goose Decoy ca. 1920-1940: Hollow Carved Hissing Canada Goose Decoy. Circa 1920-1940. Decoy with metal tack eyes, original paint, gunning wear, neck is stabilized with a dowel. Dimensions approximately: length: 28 inches., heig

7 days LeftHollow Carved Hissing Canada Goose Decoy ca. 1920-1940

$250

May 25, 2024Black Duck Decoy Harold Wilkens Owen Sound Original Paint

CA$40

Antique Bob Hayden Signed Hand Carved Wooden Duck Decoy: Antique Bob Hayden Signed Hand Carved Wooden Duck Decoy. Measures approximately 18.5" X 6.5". Please copy and paste the URL link below to review our Terms and Conditions for bidding, payment

May 25, 2024Antique Bob Hayden Signed Hand Carved Wooden Duck Decoy

$20

Recommended Sports Equipment

Large Victorian Taxidermy Bird Aviary: Large Victorian Taxidermy Aviary with 12 colorful birds to include parrot. Overall good condition.

5 days LeftLarge Victorian Taxidermy Bird Aviary

$1,150

LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE: LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE, C. 1960/80

4 days LeftLOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE

$225

Theora Hamblett, "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968: Theora Hamblett (1895-1977) "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968, Oil on Canvas Painting, signed and dated lower right, "T. Hamblett 68." The painting measures 16" X 20" and is framed in a Circa 1900 oak a

4 days LeftTheora Hamblett, "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968

$1,300

J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland): Decoy by J. Daddy Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Jun 06, 2024J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland)

$190

Boone & Crockett 10ft. Standing Brown Bear Full Body Taxidermy Mount: This Bear qualified for the All-Time B & C Record Book of North American Big Game animals. This Bear squared over 10 feet in the field. The mount is clean, smoke free, and in excellent condition. Of c

3 days LeftBoone & Crockett 10ft. Standing Brown Bear Full Body Taxidermy Mount

$850

Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA): Decoy by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Stamped to bottom M. McNair. 15" Long

Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)

$1,600

Aoudad Sheep Shoulder Taxidermy Mount: This is a good solid mount of a young Aoudad Ram. The mount is clean and in mint-like condition. The taxidermy quality is a 10.

3 days LeftAoudad Sheep Shoulder Taxidermy Mount

$70

Pair of Henry Lockard Decoy's (1868-1944): Pair of decoy's by Henry Lockard (1868-1944). 15" Long

Jun 06, 2024Pair of Henry Lockard Decoy's (1868-1944)

$800

Knot-Head Canvasback Drake Decoy by the Ward Brothers, Crisfield, MD

$750

Victorian Taxidermy Grouping of a Pair of Quail: Victorian Taxidermy Grouping of a Pair of Quail, under glass dome, h. 13 in., dia. 9 in.

2 days LeftVictorian Taxidermy Grouping of a Pair of Quail

$150

Three R. Madison Mitchell Decoys: (3) Total decoys by R. Madison Mitchell. All signed to bottom and (2) dated 1981 and (1) 1978. 13" Long

Jun 06, 2024Three R. Madison Mitchell Decoys

$140

2 lure boxes: Two tackle boxes of lures, many Heddon and some Creek Chub. As Is

4 days Left2 lure boxes

$70

Pair of Decoy's Charlie Joiner (Chestertown, Maryland): Pair of decoy's by Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland. Both signed to bottom with artist signature and dated 1989. 11" Long

Jun 06, 2024Pair of Decoy's Charlie Joiner (Chestertown, Maryland)

$625

Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA): Decoy by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Stamped to bottom M. McNair. 22 1/2" Long

Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)

$1,400

Alaskan Brown Bear Full Body Taxidermy Mount: This is a very good size Brown Bear with an excellent coat of hair. The mount is clean and is in mint-like condition. Many Bears of this size will have a small rub or two on their skin but not this on

3 days LeftAlaskan Brown Bear Full Body Taxidermy Mount

$30

Mountain Grizzly Bear Full Body Taxidermy Mount: This mount is clean, smoke free, and in excellent condition. The Bears coat of hair is outstanding. The taxidermy quality of this Bear will grade a 9.25.

3 days LeftMountain Grizzly Bear Full Body Taxidermy Mount

$200

Herring Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)

Item Details

Description

Herring Decoy
Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
11 1/4 in. long

An open-mouth carving with painted metal fins, stamped scales, and the maker's stamped "R" signature under the right pelvic fin. This decoy is from Rickert's special set of his best carvings.
Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Rickert Collection
Kangas Collection of International Folk Art and Decoys

Condition

Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.

Buyer's Premium

23% up to $1,000,000.00
18% above $1,000,000.00

Herring Decoy by Harold E. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)

Name: Herring Decoy by Harold E. \"Rick\" Rickert (1923-1990)
SKU: 155707399
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $50

Sell a Similar Item

4 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Hingham, MA, us

See Policy for Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Copley Fine Art Auctions

Hingham, MA, United States

37 Reviews

909 Followers