Pair of black ducks, Pat Godin, Ontario, Canada.

FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Pat Vincenti, Havre de Grace, MD. Excellent original paint and condition. One is carved in a swimming position; the other is carved in a preening position. Both with detail

Raised, crossed wingtips and slightly turned heads. Comb feather paint detail and curly tail sprig on drake. Hen is signed and dated 2001, drake 2002. Measure 14.75" and 15.75" long.

Pair of bufflehead, Pat Godin, Paris Ontario. Slightly turned heads with relief carved wingtips. Signed and dated 1993 on underside. Measure 9.5" and 10.75" long. Provenance: Wayne Watson collection.

Pat Godin (b. 1953) Paris, Ontario, Canada, 2004 9 1/2 in. tall, 5 1/2 by 7 in. base A majestic sage grouse in full courtship display. Both the bird and the vegetation are meticulously carved and pain

Pat Godin (b. 1953) Paris, Ontario, Canada, 2001 6 1/4 in. tall, 6 by 5 in. base “This man, Pat Godin, has already accomplished more than most of us dream of in the world of wildfowl carving... My a

Pat Godin (b. 1953) Paris, Ontario, Canada, 2013 11 1/2 in. tall, 6 by 5 in. base The Decorative Miniature class of the annual Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition is always highly com

Ed McNeil, (Canada), Black DuckLandsdowne, Ontario, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, glass eyes. Length 17.75 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. Two piece body.

Hollow carved with round inlayed bottom board. Slightly turned head with raised, crossed wingtips and detailed feather carving throughout. Identified and signed on the underside. Also "Best of Sh

EARLY BLACK DUCK, possibly Canada. Old working paint with some original possibly remaining. Oversized carving with ten laminated pieces forming body. Raised wing tip carving. Weight removed. 200-300

Black Duck, Canada Possibly Michigan, 17" x 6"

Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Pair of Black DucksHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, one decoy is signed "R. Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace, MD 1945." Length 17 in. ea

EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF MINIATURE BLACK DUCKS by John "Woody" Wood, Venice, FL. Outstanding original paint and condition. Both with carved raised wing tips. One carved in a sleeping position. The other is

NICE EARLY PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, MD. Very good original paint with some paint loss to breasts and body from use. Good structural condition with typical mid-neck checks. R

PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by John Baker, Bristol, PA. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Both Delaware River hollow models. One is a snug head. Both with raised, crossed wing tips and carved, fl

PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS, possibly by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD. Both in excellent original paint and condition. Both with scratch feather detail. Both retain weight and rigging. Both signed

FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Ken Marshall, Willis Wharf, VA. Very good original paint and condition. Both with detailed painted feather work overall and fine paint ticking to heads. Both appear to be h

VERY FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Fredrick C. Brown, Jr., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Very detailed painted feather work overall. Raised carved wing t

VERY FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Relief-carved wings. Detailed painted feather work overall. Fine paint ticking

VERY FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by William Ethington, Columbus, NJ. Delaware River pair in excellent original paint and condition. Both hollow construction. Very detailed painted feather work overall. R

VERY FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Fredrick C. Brown, Jr., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Both with fine painted feather detail overall. Very fine paint ticking to head

VERY FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Fredrick C. Brown, Jr., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Outstanding original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. One is a snug head model. Both with raised carved w

FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Glenn Cooke, Manasquan, NJ. Rig-mate pair in excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Fine detailed painted feather overall to both. Heads with very fin

FINE PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Jim Britton, Rockville, MD. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Slightly oversized models with raised crossed wing tips and broad fluted tails. Det