Rob Capriola Canvasback Pair
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
Solid carved bluebill by Barry Miller of Pacifica, CA. Signed and dated 1975.
Price: $75
Don Brewer Redhead
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
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
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
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
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
Oversized dove decoy by Frank Finney (Cape Charles, NJ). Signed
by the maker. SOLD
Capt. Harry Jobes Dove
Rare dove decoy by Havre de Grace, MD decoy maker Capt. Harry Jobes.
Price: $200
Ben Heinemann Dove
Dove decoy by Ben Heinemann of Durham, North Carolina. Price:
$850
William Gibian Dove
Rare dove decoy by William Gibian. Price: $1250
Pete Peterson Dove
Dove by Cape Charles, VA artist Pete Peterson. Price: $375
David Ward Dove
David Ward (Essex, Connecticut) hollow carved dove decoy. Branded
DBW and signed. Price: $850
Bob Seabrook Dove
Dove decoy by NJ artist Bob Seabrook. Branded "Seabrook".
Price: $350
Dennis Del Mauro Dove
Oversized dove by Dennis Del Mauro. Price: $650
Anthony Hillman Dove
Stunning dove decoy in the sleeping posture by Cape May, NJ artist
Anthony Hillman. Branded "H". Price: $325
Mark McNair Dove
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
Dove decoy by Haminton, NJ maker Jack Wood. Signed J. Wood. Price:
$375
Clerence Fennimore Dove
Nice Deleware River style Dove by Clerence Fennimore (Wrightstown,
NJ). Signed and branded by the maker. Price: $300
John Hamilton Dove
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
Dove decoy by Cherry Hill, NJ artist Matt Geis. Signed by the
maker. Price: $275
Jamie Hand Dove
Raised wing dove by Jamie Hand (Cape May, NJ). Branded by the
maker. Price: $600
Sean Sutton Dove
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
Dove decoy by renowned contemporary maker, Bob Biddle (Media, PA).
Signed. Price: $200
David Rhodes Dove
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
Dove by Jack Mazik (New Jersey). Signed by the maker. Price:
$125
Dale Dalrymple Dove
Dove by Daley Dalrymple (New Jersey). Signed and branded. Price:
$125
William Hedrick Dove
Dove by William Hedrick. Price: $225
Albert Fedler Dove
Balsa carved dove by Albert Fedler (Stockton, CA). Price: $100
Three Paul Arness Dove Decoys
Three dove decoys by Paul "Spuds" Arness (King City, CA).
Price: $100 each
Joe Freitas Ross's Goose
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
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
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
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
Stylish common goldeneye by Joe "Puggy" Freitas (Rio Vista,
CA). Signed by the maker. Measures 12" in length. Price: $200
Joe Freitas Scaup Pair
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
Nice rig of 4 dove decoys and box by contemporary artist, Ken Kirby of Little
Egg Harbor, NJ. Price: $400
Ken Kirby Dove Pair
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
Nice wood pigeon by contemporary artist, Ken Kirby of Little Egg Harbor,
NJ. Price: $200
Bob Biddle Merganser Pair
Racy pair of red-breasted mergansers by Bob Biddle
(Media, Pennsylvania). Purchased directly from the maker in 2001. Price Reduced: $400 $350