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Rob Capriola Canvasback Pair

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An early pair of hollow carved canvasbacks by Rob Capriola (Arcata, CA).  Signed and dated 1/85 and branded "RC".  Price: $400

 

Barry Miller Bluebill

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Solid carved bluebill by Barry Miller of Pacifica, CA.  Signed and dated 1975.  Price: $75

 

Don Brewer Redhead

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Don Brewer was one of the most talented decoy carvers and antique restoration artists.  This beautiful redhead demonstrates his talent.  Entered in the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association contest in 1994, signed and dated.  Measures approximately 14" in length.  Price: $400

Don Brewer Curlew

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Don Brewer was one of the most talented decoy carvers and antique restoration artists.  This beautiful curlew (painted in the Mason style) demonstrates his talent.  I believe this was made sometime in the late 90's.  Measures approximately 13" in length and 11" tall with carved raised wings and a metal bill.  Price: $450

Bill Neal Green-Winged Teal Pair

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Decorative pair of Bill Neal (Black Point, CA) green-winged teal.  Bill Neal is discussed in detail on pages 175-177 in Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast by Miller and Hanson.  Also see the recent great article in Decoy Magazine (September/October 2010) by Larry Rucker.  This pair of teal are solid carved redwood with three carved primary feathers.  The drake has a nice raised crest on the back of the head.  Branded "WN" under the tails. Very nice paint and style on this pair.  Measures approximately 12" in length.  Price: $725
 
 

Bill Neal Bluebill Pair

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Early decorative (1970's) pair of Bill Neal (Black Point, CA) bluebills.  Bill Neal is discussed in detail on pages 175-177 in Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast by Miller and Hanson.  Also see the recent great article in Decoy Magazine (September/October 2010) by Larry Rucker.  This pair of bluebills are solid carved redwood with carved tails, a single carved primary feather and raised shoulders.  Branded "WN" under the tails and signed in ink by the maker.  Very nice paint and style on this pair.  Measures approximately 14" in length.  Price: $550
 
 

Bill Neal Canvasback Pair

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Early decorative (1974) pair of Bill Neal (Black Point, CA) canvasbacks.  Bill Neal is discussed in detail on pages 175-177 in Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast by Miller and Hanson.  Also see the recent great article in Decoy Magazine (September/October 2010) by Larry Rucker.  This pair of canvasbacks are solid carved redwood with carved tails, a single carved primary feather and raised shoulders.  Branded "WN" under the tails and signed in ink by the maker.  Measures approximately 15.5" in length.  Price: $550
 
 

Frank Finney Dove

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Oversized dove decoy by Frank Finney (Cape Charles, NJ).  Signed by the maker.  SOLD
 
 

Capt. Harry Jobes Dove

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Rare dove decoy by Havre de Grace, MD decoy maker Capt. Harry Jobes.  Price: $200
 
 

Ben Heinemann Dove

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Dove decoy by Ben Heinemann of Durham, North Carolina.  Price: $850
 
 

William Gibian Dove

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Rare dove decoy by William Gibian.  Price: $1250
 
 

Pete Peterson Dove

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Dove by Cape Charles, VA artist Pete Peterson.  Price: $375
 
 

David Ward Dove

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David Ward (Essex, Connecticut) hollow carved dove decoy.  Branded DBW and signed.  Price: $850
 
 

Bob Seabrook Dove

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Dove decoy by NJ artist Bob Seabrook.  Branded "Seabrook".  Price: $350
 
 

Dennis Del Mauro Dove

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Oversized dove by Dennis Del Mauro.  Price: $650
 
 

Anthony Hillman Dove

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Stunning dove decoy in the sleeping posture by Cape May, NJ artist Anthony Hillman.  Branded "H".  Price: $325
 
 

Mark McNair Dove

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Rare and early Dove decoy by Mark McNair.  Pleasing aged surface.  Gunning dove with a stick and string attachment.  Branded by the maker.  Price: $1850

 

 

Jack Wood Dove

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Dove decoy by Haminton, NJ maker Jack Wood.  Signed J. Wood.  Price: $375
 
 

Clerence Fennimore Dove

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Nice Deleware River style Dove by Clerence Fennimore (Wrightstown, NJ).  Signed and branded by the maker.  Price: $300
 
 

John Hamilton Dove

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Early (c.1960) dove decoy by West Creek, NJ maker John Hamilton.  Hamilton is known to have carved with Hurley Conklin.  Price: $300
 
 

Matt Geis Dove

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Dove decoy by Cherry Hill, NJ artist Matt Geis.  Signed by the maker.  Price: $275
 
 

Jamie Hand Dove

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Raised wing dove by Jamie Hand (Cape May, NJ).  Branded by the maker.  Price: $600
 
 

Sean Sutton Dove

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You can really see the artist in this one...A stuning dove decoy by Paulsboro, New Jersey maker Sean Sutton.  Price: $550
 
 

Robert Biddle Dove

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Dove decoy by renowned contemporary maker, Bob Biddle (Media, PA).  Signed.  Price: $200
 
 

David Rhodes Dove

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Here's one that stands out of the group.  A beautiful dove decoy by Absecon, New Jersey decoy maker David Rhodes.  Signed.  Price: $290
 
 

Jack Mazik Dove

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Dove by Jack Mazik (New Jersey).  Signed by the maker.  Price: $125
 
 

Dale Dalrymple Dove

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Dove by Daley Dalrymple (New Jersey).  Signed and branded.  Price: $125
 
 

William Hedrick Dove

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Dove by William Hedrick.  Price: $225
 
 

Albert Fedler Dove

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Balsa carved dove by Albert Fedler (Stockton, CA).  Price: $100
 
 

Three Paul Arness Dove Decoys

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Three dove decoys by Paul "Spuds" Arness (King City, CA).  Price: $100 each
 
 

Joe Freitas Ross's Goose

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An outstanding, full sized (16.5"), solid carved, Ross's goose by Joe "Puggy" Freitas (Rio Vista, CA).  Signed by the maker.  Price: $225

 

 

Joe Freitas Snow Goose

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An outstanding, full sized (23"), hollow carved, snow goose by Joe "Puggy" Freitas (Rio Vista, CA).  Signed by the maker.  Price: $325
 
 

Joe Freitas Specklebelly

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An outstanding, full sized (22"), hollow carved, white-fronted goose by Joe "Puggy" Freitas (Rio Vista, CA).  Signed by the maker.  SOLD
 
 

Joe Freitas Barrow's Goldeneye

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Stylish Barrow's goldeneye by Joe "Puggy" Freitas (Rio Vista, CA).  Signed by the maker.  Measures 12" in length.  Price: $200
 
 

Joe Freitas Common Goldeneye

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Stylish common goldeneye by Joe "Puggy" Freitas (Rio Vista, CA).  Signed by the maker.  Measures 12" in length.  Price: $200
 
 

Joe Freitas Scaup Pair

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Beautiful pair of greater scaup by Joe "Puggy" Freitas (Rio Vista).  Signed by the maker.  Measure approximately 13" in length.  Carved of solid redwood.  Price: $375 

 

 

Ken Kirby Dove Rig

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Nice rig of 4 dove decoys and box by contemporary artist, Ken Kirby of Little Egg Harbor, NJ.  Price: $400

 

 

Ken Kirby Dove Pair

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Nice pair of dove decoys on a drift wood stand by contemporary artist, Ken Kirby of Little Egg Harbor, NJ.  Price: $300

 

 

Ken Kirby Wood Pigeon

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Nice wood pigeon by contemporary artist, Ken Kirby of Little Egg Harbor, NJ.  Price: $200

 

 


Bob Biddle Merganser Pair

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Racy pair of red-breasted mergansers by Bob Biddle (Media, Pennsylvania).  Purchased directly from the maker in 2001.  Price Reduced: $400 $350