North American Decoys at Auction April 26 & 27, 2018

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537. Full size flying goldeneye drake, Mike Borrett, Madison, Wisconsin. Signed. Detailed feather carving on wings and tail. Near mint original paint; tiny dark spots on white areas of body where sap has bled through the paint; structurally good. (650 - 950)

540. Black bellied plover, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. McNair carved in the underside. Extended wingtips that have been pinned onto the body. Original paint with slight wear that has been aged; hairline surface crack at one side of neck. (600 - 900)

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Pair of flat bottom style greenwing teal, George Strunk, Glendora, New Jersey. “Strunk” stamp in weight, also signed by the maker. Both have raised, carved, crossed wingtips and slightly turned head. Excellent and original.

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Provenance: Bokelman estate.

(650 - 950)

539. Pair of ruddy ducks, George Strunk, Glendora, New Jersey. “Strunk” stamped in weight. Slightly turned head, and wide, fanned tails. Provenance: Bokelman estate.

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(650 - 950)

Dunlin, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. McNair carved in the underside. Relief wing carving with detailed feather carving on wingtips. On original base signed “For my good pal Mort Kramer. Dunlin 2010.” Very good and original. (650 - 950)

542. Hollow carved willet, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. McNair carved in underside. Relief wing carving. Very good and original. (650 - 950) 543. Running sandpiper carved in the style of Obediah Verity, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. McNair carved in the underside. On original base. Signed, “Made for my friend, Mort Kramer. Mark McNair 2011.” Very good and original. (500 - 800)


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