The Johnson Bibber Long-Tail Decoy by Orlando "Os" Bibber (1882-1970)

Preening pintail drake, Mike Frady, New Orleans, Louisiana. Signed. 15" long. Carved primaries and secondaries. Fluted tail. Notes: Decoy

Pair of pintails, Barry Chauvin, Larose, Louisiana. Drake is 17" long. Both have Chauvin's stamp in the underside. Both have slightly turned heads, glass eyes, and lifted tails. Notes: Decoy

Fish decoy, Frank Mizera, Ely, Minnesota, circa 1930. Black fish on fish design. Metal fins with wooden tail. Measures 9" long.

HISTORIC BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Lloyd Johnson, Bay Head, NJ. Good original paint and condition. Areas of sap bleed to head and tail. A true gunning decoy with relief-carved wings and wing tips. Broad flu

Tack eyes with carved open mouth. Carved gills. Metal fins and wooden tail. Measures 10.5" long.

Swimming Mallard Hen Mitchel LaFrance (1882-1979) Phoenix-Davant, LA, c. 1935 16 3/4 in. long A classic early LaFrance decoy with crisp paint, raised wings, and full cheeks on its slightly turned and

Canada Goose Delaware River, c. 1920 21 1/2 in. long A hollow long-bodied goose with a high paddle tail and deep wing separation down the length of the back. Original paint with moderate gunning wear

Black-Bellied Plover Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 3/4 in. long A plover in breeding plumage. Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Trout Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951) Cadillac, MI, c. 1930 7 in. long Original paint with fishing wear, varnish line on right side. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Orville Gaus (1901-1973) Back Bay, NC, c. 1930 16 1/2 in. long Very few Gaus decoys have ever surfaced or come to market. In original paint with gunning wear, crack in neck, wear to tail tip and imper

Hollow Nantucket Black Duck Nantucket, MA, c. 1850 15 1/2 in. long A hollow black duck with a thin tail and incised eye and bill detail. This apparently unique carving has an applied bottom board, a f

Canvasback Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1940 15 1/2 in. long This canvasback drake bears raised-wing detail, and Janson's signature skeg under the tail. Original pa

Snakey-Head Brant Larry Kirack (1918-1970) Eureka, CA, c. 1945 15 in. long The wonderful serpentine form and published history of this decoy have rightfully made it an icon of the Northwest and, along

Canada Goose Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 21 in. long A classic Hudson goose with a sharp tail cut, shoulder carving behind the neck, and strong swirl paint. A multi-talented cr

Long Island YellowlegsThis well crafted yellowlegs decoy is attributed to Long Island, New York. It sports carved wings and a split tail. Length 10" Ex Colllection Bill Mackey Additional high-resolut

Upper Chesapeake Bay, c. 1870 15 1/2 in. long A large canvasback decoy with a slight ridge down the tail. The underside for tail bears an incised "H" and the body has a second head by James T. Holly (

Swimming Brant Atlantic Coast, c. 1900 18 in. long A brant in a swimming pose with the species' characteristically uplifted tail. As found.

Rare Early Wigeon Hen Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, c. 1970 13 1/2 in. long A rare early decorative showcasing this living legend during his early decorative carving career, an era when

Clark C. Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1920 13 1/2 in. long A rare hollow bluebill by one of New Jersey's finest makers, exhibiting a thin neck, full cheeks, and a refined tail. The underside is s

Black Duck James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 15 in. long This snuggle-head carving displays the maker's tucked legs feature. It is signed on the underside of the bill. Original p

Fish decoy, Lake Chautauqua, New York, circa 1900. Metal fins and leather tail. Carved gills and mouth. Brass tack eyes. Line tie through body. Measures 6.75" long.

Carriage-House Mallard Drake Brink Lane (attr.) Lacon, IL, c. 1890 14 1/2 in. long A stylish mallard drake with a cocked-back head and delicate bill and tail carving. This carving is believed to be fr

Painted bunting, Frank Finney, Cape Charles, Virginia. Relief wing carving and raised wingtips. Relief tail feather carving. Maker's initials carved in underside. Measures 5" long. Notes: Decoy

Mountain bluebird, Frank Finney, Cape Charles, Virginia. Relief wing carving and raised wingtips. Relief tail feather carving. Maker's initials carved in underside. Measures 5.25" long. Notes: Decoy