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Swan by James "Corb" Reed (1897-1982) Chincoteague, VA. Very nice creation that measures about 15 inches long, bill to tail, and is 8 1/2 inches tall. J C Reed stamped under bottom. Two piece construction. $875.

Canvasback pair by James Corbett Reed, 1897-1982, Chincoteague, VA. These Cans measure just about 8 inches in length, bill-tail. Excellent condition. $850.

Pintail pair by Barry Fuchs, Millington, MD. This miniature pair measures approximately  9 inches long, not counting Drake's sprig. Nice carved and grooved primary feathers. Sale Pending.



Black Swan by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. This 8 inch long and approx 4.5 inch tall swan has raised wing tips and carved tail feathers. It is signed in blue ink on bottom.  $950. 


Widgeon by Lloyd Tyler or William Tyler, Crisfield, MD. Circa. 1950's. Life size. Similar to the Widgeon pictured on page 38 in Henry Stansbury's book, "Lloyd Tyler-Folk Artist-Decoy Maker" $475.
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Green Winged Teal by John Hillman, Sea Girt, NJ and painted by Bob White, Tullytown,  PA. Combed painted with  sculpted feathers and glass eyes. Measures about 8.5 inches long. Signed on bottom by both and JH carved. $450.

American Whistling Swan by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. This miniature,  7 inches long Swan was made in 2008. A relaxed pose with nicely ornate painting with raised and crossed primary feathers. Tail feathers are cut as well. Signed and dated. $1,400

Mallard hen by Mark Daisey, b. 1970, Chincoteague,VA. This hunting decoy is mint and unused. Keeled and MARK is stamped on bottom. $500.

Common Loon by Frank Finney, Capeville, VA. This carving is approx 3.5 inches tall. FF carved under base. Sold.

Canvasback by Oliver "Tuts" Lawson, b. 1938, Crisfield, MD. This 8 inch long carving was made in 1998 for Easton Waterfowl Festival. This is #2 of 25. Note the over lapping wingtips. Mint condition. Sold.

Swan by Reg Birch, Chincoteague,VA 2016. This 8 inch long carving is done in a Miles Hancock distressed style. Signed and stamped on bottom. $135

Robin Snipe/Red Knott by Mark McNair, Craddockville,VA. b. 1950. This Hog Island styled shorebird has a beautiful hunted patina with shot to boot. M carved under bottom. $1,150.


Bufflehead pair by Doug Jester, 1876-1961, Chincoteague, VA. Gunning pr. with minor wear. Bill Purnell's early P brand on bottoms. Early Oliver's Auction Co. stamp also attached. Bill Purnell gunned these dippers at his club on Popes Island, down near the VA/MD line, behind Assateague. Repaired firm crack in hens neck. $3,100.

 


Coot by James L. Rowe, Back Bay, VA circa 1938. Jimmy worked at the Newport News Shipyard where he machined aluminum heads and ballast for his coot decoys. JL ROWE is stamped on bottom. $975.

Dove by Leroy Shanklin, Belair, MD. This dove measures 9 inches long. Shanklin lived next to the farm once owned by the infamous John Wilkes Booth. Unique style here. $175.

Seagull by Lloyd Tyler,1898-1970, Crisfield, MD. Circa 1960's. J.L.Tyler written under bottom. Carved feet on base. Paint appears to be that of Sherman Jones, Pied Jones son. Lloyd and Sherm were friends and collaborated as Lloyd bought and sold some of Sherm's work. Gull measures 16 inches, Bill-tail. $900.

YellowLegs by RD Wilson, b.1953, Arkansas. This shorebird is made with an old wooden  float for its body. Real creative  folkart. Signed under base. $175.

Black Duck by Ronald Justis, b. 1970, Chincoteague, VA. This miniature stands about 3 inches tall. Nice painted feet on base. Signed and dated, 2025. $250.

Dowitcher by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey(1928-2017) Chincoteague, VA. Signed and dated 1966. This decoy was made during the period of his "Old" hunting shorebirds, mid to late 60's. Probably made for one of many pickers/collectors that showed up. Some of these pickers were, Millard Jones, Blink Ewell, Lloyd Tyler, and Bill Mackey. Signed and dated at a later date. $800.



Blue Winged Teal hen by Hurley Conklin (1913-1991) Barnaget, N.J. inletted balest weight and H Conklin stamped in bottom. $375.

Canvasback hen by Charlie Joiner (1921-2015) Betterton/Chestertown, MD. "Speeds" outstanding painting on display. $450.

Yellow legs by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, (1928-2017) Chincoteague, VA. This "minnow in throat" Yellow legs was made circa 2000. Stamped and signed under bottom. Base/stand is signed as well.  $1,400.

Blackducks by Brian Piccarrilo formally of Connecticut currently residing in Miami, Florida. These Blackies are large hollowed with an egg shell like thickness. Brian scratch painted the heads/neck and painted a creative and artistic style. Glass eyes are used and BP is stamped in bottom. $700.

Yellow legs by Bob White,Tullytown, PA. This appears to be in the Hudson style. Measures approx 11 inches long. Signed and dated, 1984. $1,400.

Long Billed Curlew by C.W. Waterfield, Knotts Island, N.C. This Curlew is signed and dated 12/18. He stands approx. 12 inches tall, standing, wire legs, on drift wood. Glass eyes were inserted in face. $600.

Great Horned Owl from the North East US. Circa 1970. Approx 16 inches tall with some paint shrinkage/ crazing. This owl has glass eyes and rest on a dowl and Cedar wood base. Right ear has been broken and glued back on. Paint chip missing on top of head. True American Folk Art. $850.


Sanderling shorebird by Marty Linton, Saxis, VA and currently Pocomoke City, MD. Carved from white pine. Antiqued patina with a splined bill thru head. ML branded under body. $300.

   

Sanderling, Crisfield, MD. Circa. 1960. This little folk art piece is about 7 inches long, bill to tail and stands almost 5 inches tall. Wire legs and painted feet. No markings or signature. Attributed to Tyler family or Sherm Jones. $275.


Miniature BlueBill/Scaupe from the Stratford, Conn area. Appears to be about 60-70 years old. Measures about 3.75 inches in length. $175.

   

   
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