1/3^rd Size (8” in length) First Year Male Snowy Owl with Glass Eyes on Wood Branch Base by R. G. Jansson (deceased), Barnstable, Massachusetts, circa Early-Mid 20^th Century. Nicely Carved – Raised Wing Split Tail, Detailed Facial Carving -- and Hand Painted Detail of a Standing Snowy Owl displaying First Year Male Plumage typical of what Jansson may have seen on Cape Cod during the Winter Migration. Jansson carved numerous species over the years though there is little research on his work. This Example is in Excellent Condition with only some minor wear from age. The Bottom of the Base is Branded: “R.G. Jansson / - Cape Cod –“ in a Rectangular  Frame, as is typical of his Branded work. Measurements: 8” in width and 11” in height, including the Base. Rare Example.

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Price $3200 plus shipping

Classic Pair of Miniature Red-Breasted Mergansers from the Canadian Maritimes by Orran Hiltz (1901-1978), Indian Point, Nova Scotia, Canada, circa 1970s. Hiltz was a Well Know Decoy Carver from Lunenburg County and Carved many Miniature Mergansers late in his life. See Guyette’s Decoys of Maritime Canada. Excellent Original Paint and Condition, though there is a very tight check to the Drake’s neck making the head slightly loose. Nicely Carved Crests and Fine Paint Work. Very few examples of these miniatures come to market. Measurements: 7 ¼” in length, 2 ½” in width, and 2 ½” in height. Nice Pair.

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 Price $550 plus shipping

Great Folk Art Dove Decoy Originally Found in Maryland, circa Mid-20^th Century. This Little Dove Decoy has been in my collection for well over 20 years and is one of the neatest examples of a Hand Craved and Hand Painted Dove Decoy I have owned. Maryland is noted for its Dove Decoys, though they are found throughout the United States. This Decoy is different because it’s a Basic Carving with Simple Paint and even has something of a “Passenger Pigeon” look. It has Shoe Button eyes and a Turned Iron Bill, along with Terrific Form and Original Paint. Measurements: 13” in length, 3” in width, and 13” in height, including the stand. A Great Folk Art Dove Decoy.

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A Terrific Little Miniature Brant in the Style of Charles Birch of Willis Wharf, Virginia, by Well-Known Chincoteague Carver Reggie Birch. One of the things for which Birch is most noted is his work with “patina,” something that he gained from the study of old decoys, but he also has a “feel” for the folk art element of many historic decoys and incorporates that element into his work. This Example which has the Two Part Body which represents Charles Birch’s Hollow Carving has neat little Square Pegs along both sides to hold the body together. The “Aged” Paint Style also reflects an Early Birch Decoy. The Miniature is also Fully Rigged as the Original Decoy. Measurements: 7” in length, 3” in width, and 4” in height. Great Collectible.

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