Black Duck Decoys by Cliff Avan

Toronto, Canada

Toronto, ONT, 1 early black duck prior to his typical wing carving, original paint with light gunning wear, scratch painting, 16.5"L & 1 bluebill hen, original paint with gunning wear, nice form, a fe

Gananoque, Ontario. 1930's. This exact decoy is featured on the back cover of "Decoys of the Thousand Islands" (Book not included)

DELBERT "CIGAR" DAISY, Hand Carved Black Duck Decoy: Daisy (1928-2017) Was the Resident Carver at the Refuge Waterfowl Museum, Chincoteague VA. Has Decoys in the Collection of the Smithsonian Museum.

MI, Glass Eyes, Premier Grade, Hollow Body, Excellent Original Paint, Premier Stamp on Bottom is Lightly Visible, Bill has Light Puppy Chew, Ex Jim Aiken Collection, Featured in Factory Decoys Book by

Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, 1 is branded JM twice on bottom, both in very good condition with a few minor imperfections, William Crow Collection, 16"L, est. 1,200

Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, both in very good condition with a few minor imperfections, William Crow Collection, 16"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent dry original paint, 1 in preening position, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 700

Three early Black Duck decoys. The decoy with the slightly turned head has carved wing detail and is hollow carved. Paint appears original on all birds. L range 14" - 16". Please refer to link for h i

East Tawas, MI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, makers brand & signature on bottom, 1 in swimming position 19"L & 1 turn head 16.5"L, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 20.5"L, est. 2

Pair of oversized Whitney Black Duck Decoys. One is in sleeping position. Original condition. L 28" W 11" H 8-1/2". Please refer to this link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hv94npcyow

Four Carved and Painted Black Duck Decoys. Unsigned, attributed to Ernie Fox, Brockville, Ontario, Circa. 1950's. Three swimmers, 21-1/2"l. and a sleeper, 16"l. Condition: Very good with minor wear.

Kingston, Ontario. Circa 1970. Exact decoy on page 35 of the Decoys of the Thousand Islands Book.

Decoy signed RL Richardson. The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys by Joe Engers.

A group of two (2) Art Kilmon carved wood duck decoys depicting a Northern Pintail and an American Black hand painted in brown, gray, and black having black glass eyes. Feathers are rendered in detail

Two black duck decoys. The first signed EPS on bottom. Head and beak broken off and nailed back in place. Weighted bottom. The second head loose and possibly replaced. Smaller 16" long, larger 17" lon

both unknown carvers, 1 has painted eyes, 1 has tack eyes, both have hollow bodies, repainted with nice scratch painting, inletted weights, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L - 18"L, est. 300 - 500

1 by Walter Snow & 1 by Ron Snow, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint, detailed feather stamping, makers brand on bottom, the Konwinski Collection, 15"L & 18"L, est. 250 - 450

Three oversized Black Duck decoys - painted cork bodies with white/gesso primer, finely carved heads with glass eyes, signed on base N. Cesternino, including one in preening condition. Minor paint los

Three Vintage 1/4 Size Duck Decoys. 1 Hancock Redhead Drake, widgeon and 1 Black Duck. The Black Duck has a sticker on the bottom from a Chincoteague VA hotel. Each approximately 6 1/4". Weight 11 oz.

Woodville, NY, 1 decorative turned head, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light wear & 1 hunting decoy, glass eyes, solid cork body with wooden head, wooden bottom board & keel, original paint,

Monroe, MI, tack eyes, multi piece hollow bodies, 1 in preening position 10"L, other has nice relief carved wing patches 12"L, both are 2/3 sized, a few shot marks, appears to be original paint with l

TWO NEW ENGLAND BLACK DUCK DECOYS20th CenturyMakers unknown. Both with glass eyes and original paint.Lengths 13” and 18”.

Possibly New Jersey, gunned over and shot marks, one has damage to bill and tail / both in as-found condition.L: approx. 15 1/2".Provenance: the estate of John Long, highly regarded Virginia antiques