Exceedingly Rare Preening Mallard Hen Decoy by Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950

Rare Swimming Black Duck Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 18 1/4 in. long This swimming black duck features not only a reaching and turned head, but also rare plumag

Gull Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 17 1/2 in. long A rare, life-size, standing gull carving by this important Maine decoy and folk art carver. The bird exhibits a

"Viking Rig" Scoter Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1890 17 1/2 in. long Wilsons of this form have been dubbed the "Viking Rig" due to their distinctly high heads that l

White-Winged Scoter Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1930 16 in. long A classic Wilson sea duck with a slightly turned and tucked head. Original paint with moderate wear.

Black Duck Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1930 17 in. long A classic Wilson black duck with raised wings and an inset head. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, i

Preening mallard hen, Cline McAlpin, Henry, Illinois. 6.25" long. Raised caved wingtips. Provenance: Formerly in collection of Otto Meyer. Notes: Decoy

Hollow Challenge-Grade Mallard Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 16 1/4 in. long A rare pair of hollow Challenge-Grade mallards, the hen has been twice struck with a "D" brand.

Gus Wilson Mallard Drake

Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa 1915. Hollow body with "Busto" boldly branded in one of the lower sides. Carving style is similar to Charles Perdew, yet it has more of a refined

Swimming Mallard Hen Mitchel LaFrance (1882-1979) Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935 16 3/4 in. long A classic early LaFrance decoy with crisp paint, raised wings, and full cheeks on its slightly turned and

Rare Bufflehead Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 12 1/2 in. long A rare premier-grade bufflehead hen in its untouched hunting condition. Original paint with gunning wear, inclu

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mint dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving, appears to be in unused condition, an excellent example, 18"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, bill repair, some flaking & gunning wear, overall a nice working example & extremely hard to find in a

Trego-Rig Blue-Winged Teal Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 12 1/4 in. long An exceedingly rare and early teal decoy. Widely regarded as the "Dean" of the Illinois River carving traditi

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

Rare low head model bluebill hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Premier grade. 14.5" long. Literature: "Mason Factory Decoys," Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid.

The Payson Crowell Preening Dowitcher A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 7 in. long, 8 in. tall This exceedingly rare Crowell is making its market debut, coming directly from a des

Alex Bay, NY Carver. In very good all original condition.

Alex Bay, NY Carver. In good original condition.

Wood Duck Pair Charles "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949) Stratford, CT, c. 1940 14 in. long An extremely rare, preening wood duck drake and a turned-head hen. The pair exhibits carved bill detail, glass eye

Bassett, marked, Gadwall Drake preening duck decoy, painted with feather detailing, glass eyes, 14". Bassett, marked, Gadwall Hen duck decoy, painted with feather detailing, glass eyes, 14".

A 17 1/4 inch Challenge Grade Merganser Hen by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, MI. Exhibits a solid body with glass eyes, incised bill detail, and a rare species to find in such good conditi

A 6 1/4 inch pair of miniature mallards by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. The feeding drake is paired with a content hen and is signed with the maker's rectangular stamp. In original

Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, hen is mostly worn original paint with bill repair & touchup to speculum, age crack in neck, drake is combination of original & working paint with enhancements t