Black Bellied Plover Decoy in Striking Position
Unknown Maker, Probably North Shore of Massachusetts
Second half of 19th century
This outstanding rarity, a striking decoy having glass bead eyes was carved of white
pine and unidentified hardwoods; three-piece construction, body and head joined at
mid-neck for strength. The favorite delicacy of this species is crickets-hence the highly
animated, striking position. As descended, historic surface and original bill. Ex Bob
Thayer, AAAWT, to private collection. (Length: 10”)
$7,950.00
710-61
Folk Art Carved Greater Yellowlegs Decoy, Shorebird, Long Island, NY Date/Period: Circa: 1900
Measurement: Length: 12”, height: 6”
Provenance: Stephen O’Brien Jr. Fine Arts, Peter Brams Collection
Additional Information: Attributed to Nelson Verity (1854-1947) and related to birds
from the Powell Hotel rig. Three-piece laminated construction (body one piece with
laminated wings).
$4,800.00
116-31
Mechanical, Black-Bellied Plover Decoy by Nathaniel Wales & Snow,
Boston RARE Date/Period: Circa: 1868
Provenance: Stephen O’Brien Jr. Fine Arts, Peter Brams Collection
Additional Information: A rare mechanical, black-bellied plover decoy by Nathaniel
Wales & Snow, Boston, Massachusetts based on the Wales patent of 1868, the wings
are fabricated from cardboard and canvas, a cord weaves through the wood carved
body. Stamped “WALES & SNOW PATENT.”
$4,875.00
116-33
Folk Art Carved Turned-Head Yellowlegs Decoy, Shorebird By Lombard Jones
Sandwich, Massachusetts Date/Period: Circa 1916
Measurement: Length: 7”, height: 5”
Condition: In very good condition with gunning wear, bill is old hunter’s replacement
Additional Information: With its head sharply turned almost ninety degrees, this decoy
was made by Lombard Jones for his uncle, Dr. Lombard Jones. Influenced by the
Chipman family's hollow turned-head shorebirds that were also gunned in Sandwich's
Old Harbor. Lombard Jones is known to have made yellowlegs and several peeps.
$3,600.00
116-35
Folk Art Carved Lesser Yellowlegs Decoy, Shorebird, Polpis, Nantucket, MA Date/Period: Circa: 1880
Measurement: Length: 9”, height: 4.5”
Condition: Old second coat of paint covers a few shot scars; displays well.
Literature: Joel Barber, Wildfowl Decoys, New York, NY, 1932, pp. 68, 87, plates 1, 54.
Provenance: Copley Fine Arts, Peter Brams Collection
Additional Information: A geometric carving with a baleen bill. Previously had a label
which read: "Lesser Yellowlegs found under (illegible) barn at Polpis 1929."
$2,600.00
116-32
Folk Art Carved Golden Plover Decoy, Shorebird, Massachusetts Date/Period: 1900 - SOLD
Measurement: Length: 13.5”, height: 3.75”
Material: Shoe button eyes
Condition: Good, original paint and bill; minor paint flaking on one side
Provenance: Russ & Karen Goldberger, Peter Brams Collection
Additional Information: A stylish bird…
SOLD
116-34
Folk Art, Carving, Songbird Date/Period: 1880-1930 - SOLD
Additional Information: Superbly carved, displays great detail and paint, open beak,
metal button eyes. Nice!
SOLD
928-132
Egret Decoy, Carved and Painted Wooden Shorebird Confidence Decoy
Probably Long Island, New York Date/Period: 1880-1900 - SOLD
Measurement: Height of bird: 12.5”, Height on stand: 25"
Material: Softwood body, hardwood “root head”
Condition: A neat working period “make-do” copper brace to side of neck at juncture of
the body; crack in the side of bird expertly filled and blended. Original paint.
Additional Information: A very good folk art sculpture, this specie, of this quality, age
and originality are scarcely encountered. …displays a wonderful surface.
Provenance: Kelter-Malce Antiques, New York, NY; “The Folk Art Collection of Peter
Brams”, New York; David Schorsch and Eileen Smiles, Woodbury, Connecticut.
SOLD
1002-345
Antique, Decoy, Loon, Maine, Large and Folky
Anonymous Date/Period: Circa 1900 - SOLD
Measurement: Height: 9"; length: 26"; width: 11"
Material: Pine, traces of original paint
Condition: Age fissure to base of neck where let-into the body, only traces of paint remain.
Additional Information: At 26-inches long…a very folky bird.
SOLD
1414-2
Antique Decoy, Canada Goose, Prince Edward Island, Original Paint Date/Period: 1900-1920 - SOLD
Condition: Very good, some paint thinning consistent with age and use; one taxidermist
eye may be replaced, else fine.
Additional Information: Carved and painted Canada goose decoy with glass eyes
displaying good lines and surface. Trivial wood loss to front edge of lid above keyhole
now worn smooth displaying a rich patina…simply wear from use/handling. A knot is
absent at rear of lid.
SOLD
1335-25
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