A Spectacular Solid Body Common Eider Decoy presented in a Preening Position by Cameron McIntyre, New Church, Virginia, circa 2009. Carved in the Monhegan Island, Maine, Tradition, this Exquisitely Formed Decoy displays a Fully Inletted Head held in place with Early Square Nails. The Bill appears as partially “Preening” its Feathers on the Breast and the Neck in Arched in a Swan-like Form. There is a Slight Check on one side of the body to the Old Growth Northern White Cedar and Cameron used that natural element to become a part of the “aging” of the decoy. Painted in Oils which display a wonderfully “Aged” finish, the Decoy easily reflects the “reality” of a Hundred Year Old Decoy. The difference is the recognizable “CTM” carved into the bottom, identifying the decoy as a “Contemporary Antique.” Measurements: 19” in length, 9 ½” in width, and 9” in height. The total presentation represents the Sculptural Abilities and Painterly Techniques of Cameron McIntyre as an Artist. A Truly Fine Creation.  

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 Price $4500 plus shipping

Outstanding Turned Head Black Duck Decoy by Art Chilton (b. 1920-), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, circa 1960. Chilton was taught to carve by Cliff Avann but clearly most influenced by the Burleigh brothers of Toronto. See Flemings’ Traditions in Wood & Brisco’s Waterfowl Decoys of Southwestern Ontario. This Gunning Decoy displays Excellent Original Paint with Fine Feather Scratch Painting with Only Minor Wear. The Form is enhanced by Raised Wing Carving and Highly Detailed Bill Carving. The Bottom is Branded: “AC’ and Stamped: Chilton / 1960.” Also, written in pencil on the Bottom: “Dec 15 / 1978 / Lynn & Brian / Best regards / Art Chilton / Toronto Ontario.” Measures: 17” in length, 7” in width, 6 ½” in height. An Outstanding Example of Chilton’s Work.

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Black Duck Decoy by Augustus Aaron “Gus” Wilson (1864-1950), South Portland, Maine, circa 1930s. Strong Original Paint with Gunning Wear; Over Paint on Bottom. Slight Separation down the back with some original filler in the making; wear to wood on the bottom. Represents all the Classic Characteristics or Wilson’s Work: Inletted Head, Carved Eyes, Bill Carving, and Slightly Raised Wing Carving. Measurements: 17 ½” in length, 6 ½” in width, and 7 ¼” in height. A Classic Wilson Black Duck.

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Rare Redhead Drake by the Dodge Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa Canoe & Oar Works Period, 1894-1908. Rare Small Size. Strong Original Paint with Minor in-use wear and Minor Professional Tail Restoration. See Sharp & Dodge Detroit Decoy Dynasty for similar example. (See also my review of the book in Decoy Magazine, July/Aug. 2009 which shows a photograph of this decoy.) Measurements: 13 ½” in length, 5” in width, and 6” in height. Fine Example.

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Price $3500 plus shipping