Shang Wheeler-Style Black Duck Decoy by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

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

Tern Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2003 12 in. long The underside of this racy carving bears an incised "McNair" signature. This decoy, with an osage orange bill, was from a group made i

Feeding Verity-Style Peep Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2013 8 in. long A distinctly plump Verity-style shorebird with the maker's incised signature on the underside. Original paint with

Craddockville, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with wonderful subtle feather detail, beautiful form in preening position, relief carved & raised wingtip, makers brand on bottom,

VERY FINE BLACK DUCK by Dave Ward, Essex, CT. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Carved in the Al Lang/Shang Wheeler style. Body is carved of hard cork with hard wood tail insert and botto

Shorebird Trio Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 12 1/2 in. long A Verity-style feeding peep, running dowitcher, and a plump sandpiper with the maker's incised "McNAIR" signature on

Tiny Peep Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2000 6 in. long A peep in the Verity style notable for its diminutive size. The maker's incised signature is on the underside. Original paint w

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), curlew decoy with carved wings and extended tips, incised signature to underside. The body has draw marks and a separate head with glass eyes. 6-1/4''h, 2-1/

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), feeding yellowlegs decoy, incised ''McNair'' signature to bottom. The carved wings are protruding with incised wing primaries. In excellent condition. 3-7/8'

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), running Hudsonian curlew decoy, incised ''McNair'' signature to underside. The wings are very pronounced, ending in extended wing tips with glass eyes. In ex

MARK McNAIR (American, Virginia, b. 1950), golden plover decoy with applied wings, incised ''McNair'' signature to bottom. The tail feathers are raised, and the wings are nailed to the body using four

Cobb-Style Black Duck Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA 17 in. long This decoy bears the maker's name on the weight. Original paint and wear.

Brighton, ONT, glass eyes, long solid body, strong original paint with nice scratch detail on head, a few shot marks & light wear, hairline age crack in head, overall very nice example with great form

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with some gunning wear, tail chip repair, some shot marks & flaking, light remnants of factory premier stamp on & branded W.G.H

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint on body, bill repair & some touchup to head, nice scratch detail on body with a few shot marks & light wear, 17.5"L, est. 300 - 500

Belleville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, shot marks & flaking, head is turned slightly left, great form, 17"L, est. 600 - 900

Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, chip on left edge of bill, Steve Weller Collection, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

by Unknown East Coast Carver, solid body, great form in preening position, old working paint with gunning wear and a few shot marks, James Scribner Brunswick Maine written on bottom, 15"L, est. Market

Bordentown, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, age crack through neck & head is slightly loose, moderate gunning wear, paint chips, shot marks, flaking, carved raised wings, brand, origin

Monroe, MI, tack eyes, multi piece hollow bodies, 1 in preening position 10"L, other has nice relief carved wing patches 12"L, both are 2/3 sized, a few shot marks, appears to be original paint with l

Possibly New Jersey, gunned over and shot marks, one has damage to bill and tail / both in as-found condition.L: approx. 15 1/2".Provenance: the estate of John Long, highly regarded Virginia antiques

Four black duck decoys, cork bodies with hand painted wooden heads. Two with Wildfowler stamped labels on base. One with shot marks, other 3 in very good condition.

by unknown carvers, solid bodies, combination of original & working paint, gunning wear, 1 with no eyes, has neck crack & significant shot marks & 1 with glass eyes, shot marks, small wood chips, Stev

Memphis style "Duplex" stool, attributed to Javier Mariscal (Spanish, b.1950), c.1980s, black vinyl seat, polychrome painted steel frame, approx 22.25"h, 18.5"w, 16.5"d **Provenance: Founded by interi