(displays a limited sampling of the millions of priced results in our database), many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more. Decoys. Doubleday Terry L. Doubleday Ceresco, Michigan, TOG or T.O.G.- The Old Guy David H. Beighley Fergus Falls, MN, toygrldp61 Dennis & Diana Pearson Las Vegas, Nevada, Uncle Larrys Decoys LAL Larry Lange MN, userjon178 Charles Jones -Fairborn, Ohio, VC Virgil Curtis West Branch, Michigan, Vibra-Coy Blackhawk Enterprises Ted Himmelwright Edgerton, WI, vintagetackle Old ORegon Lures Dean Crouser Gresham, Oregon, vizslajoe Chris J. Goplerud Park Rapids, MN, W The Wolff Works Gary A. Wolff family Nevis, MN, W (in circle) Terrie Wise Randall, MN, W (with bar under it) Larry Wright Pine River, MN, Waazhashk John Snow Lac du Flambeau, WI, Walden Air Plane Lure / Decoy Aero Lure by Walden Virginia, MN, Wanda V Wanda Vickerman Deer River, MN, wanegen Ken & Wanda Vickerman Deer River, MN, Waterwood Appreciations Kent L. Bowers Davenport, Iowa, Wee Gee Daryl Smith Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada, WF Wyman Friske Traverse City, Michigan, WFO White Fish Open Decoy made by different carvers for the White Fish Open, whittierdecoys Rick Whittier Lidgerwood, ND, WHS Weird Harolds Son Bob Coffman MN, WLB W.L. On an assembly line basis, the decoys were put together, painted and affixed with glass eyes. A: Antique duck decoys are very sensitive to any external factor (humidity, sun exposure, etc.). Stephen OBrien of Copley Fine Art Auctions, Boston, said studying Adele Earnests The Art of the Decoy would go a long way in familiarizing oneself with the fine details of duck decoys. In the event that an error is made in the appraisal, the liability of the appraiser and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. shall be limited to the amount of the fee paid for the appraisal. A handful of carvers have gone on to become renowned in this field with some of their most desirable decoys bringing huge sums. I further understand that my appearance, depiction, and portrayal in and in connection with the Program or otherwise, and my actions and the actions of others displayed in and in connection with the Program or otherwise, may be disparaging, defamatory, embarrassing or of an otherwise unfavorable nature, may expose me to public ridicule, humiliation or condemnation, and may portray me in a false light. I shall notify Producer and any network on which the Program will air immediately if any person attempts or has attempted to induce me to do anything in violation of the foregoing or which is in any way dishonest. A: These are the duck decoy models that represent a fortune in any collectors portfolio: A: Adding life-like decoys around the water was an effective method to attract birds to the area Since ducks will always feel safer in groups, the more decoys the hunters added to the water, the more likely they were to attract their next prey. Box 188 When attending antique affairs, expect to find: You might struggle to find genuine antique decoys if you are new in the duck decoy collectors niche. Specialized forums are also a great source of information. The appraisal assumes that there are no hidden conditions and the appraiser assumes no responsibility for the same. Excellent paint and like new condition. Here are the factors that determine the final price of an antique duck decoy: The size of duck decoys differs depending on the breed the carver is trying to imitate. Hence the price ranges will differ. You must carefully inspect the duck item. 2) Monroe, TWO DUCK DECOYS. Of course, any digital camera will work too. Select a Maker Select a Species Select a Location Central/Horicon. 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I understand that Masterpiece Technologies, Inc. (Producer) is producing video/web/YouTube series tentatively entitled Ask Dr. Lori LIVE (the Program), and that Producer would like for me to voluntarily participate in the production of the Program and engage in all activities associated with my participation in the Program (the Activity). 3 Decoys. 1- Bodnar signed, carved & Painted Mallard. Most soaps contain ultraviolet brighteners, which will affect the color shades and make duck decoys look unnatural. For practice, you can attend decoy auctions, and hunting shows to get on-hand experience. Wooden duck. Unknown 1 Decoy. Subscribers must be able to use email, complete a web form, and attach images. The smoothing and fine-tuning aspect would be completed with a drawknife. GROUP OF FOUR CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYS. ELEVEN AMERICAN HAND-PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOYS. very nice early 1900's hand carved wooden duck decoy which is made to appear like a blue wing teal. Both pieces were created between 1915 and 1917. A few of these floating decoys appear buoyant because they were hollowed out, while the rest maintained their solid features. Larson Clifford A. Larson Minneapolis, MN, Capt. Some antique decoys may not be so valuable because a significant percentage of them have been repainted or parts have been replaced over the years . 2) Monroe, TWO DUCK DECOYS. Each submission may only reference one object per submission form. During this period, it was more or less an art form practiced by adults and children alikesome carved duck decoys for commercial purposes. (here is another example of their work). Therefore, the prices might go higher. If you need to wash them, use only water and a cloth, never soap. I know that Producer does not permit it and that it may be a federal offense not to tell Producer if I had. meatcleaver_designs, Neil J. Oakes Grawn, Michigan, North Dakota Decoys Rick Whittier Lidgerwood, ND, oldcoot81 Fish Decoys & More Ray Forner Rockville, MN, Old Dux Ron Fisher Marshalltown, Iowa, Old Oregon Lures Dean Crouser Gresham, Oregon, Old Wooden Fish Co. Michael Roy Mikko Cowdery Osakis, MN, Ole 3-Way Fish Decoy Titloe Heights Bait Co. Gaylord, MN, P. Daugherty Paul Pentwater Paul Daugherty Pentwater, Michigan, Perchville Legend HJH, Harry J. Haglund East Tawas, MI, phillipcates Sheila Cates Buffalo, Missouri (Husband Phillip also uses this), pinkstarlights Heather & Ronald Landenberg, Bad Axe, MI, Plattes Decoys Benjamin Platte Saint Paul, Minnesota, Porters Handcrafted Decoys George Porter, pwkaufman DAK & dK (stylized monogram) David A. Kaufman Weymouth, MA, Racey Stacey Stacey Seeley Kalkaska, MI, r.a. Russ Allen Atlantic City, New Jersey, Racy Stacey Stacey Seeley Kalkaska, MI, Randall Decoy Co. George L. Randall Willmar, MN, RAS David Rasmussen Detroit Lakes MN, RB (Back to Back Monogram) Robert Mad Dog Billings Minocqua, WI, Red Feather on Bottom Mike Allsup Pine River, MN, REIGs Oliver Reigstad Duluth, Minnesota, Reigstad Decoys Oliver Reigstad Duluth, MN, R.E. The Online Appraisal is furnished to the client for your use at your own risk. I represent and warrant the following: (a) I have all necessary licenses, permits and other consents (if any) required to participate in the Activity and/or the Program and to provide the Materials to Producer and (b) My appearance in the Program is not a performance and is not employment and is not subject to any union or guild collective bargaining agreement, and does not entitle me to wages, salary, corporate benefits, unemployment or workers compensation benefits, or other compensation under any such collective bargaining agreement or otherwise. They were decorated with glass or painted eyes and ornately painted wings and feathers. The client has no remedy for damages. I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Agreement and am familiar with each and all of the terms contained therein, I am satisfied that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and I hereby give my express consent to its execution by my child/ward and will not revoke my consent at any time. This approx. Photo courtesy of Guyette & Deeter and LiveAuctioneers. Some decades ago, the Fine Arts of Boston picked up a few of his works and saved them in their museum. Whenever you attend an antique event or visit an antique store, you may also find very tiny decoys and larger ones. Antiques that have been altered, repaired, or have missing parts often cost less than the original piece. The primary reason why some duck decoys are highly-priced is not that theyre rare or produced by the best carvers; instead, it is because they are still in good condition. Everything changed, and the antique market exploded when Han Sorenson of Burlington published The Decoy Collectors Guide magazine. Janson used raw muscle power and primitive hand tools to fashion his decoys with redwood bodies and sugar pine heads, Brosnan said. Stick Ups were used to lift the body off the ground. This is the most expensive decoy bundle ever sold to date. Later on, colonists started to imitate this technique and build upon the success of their hunting tactics. GROUP OF THREE CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYS. Look for original paints if you search for genuine antiques. There are many variations in duck decoy designs, shapes, and sizes. The appraiser has no bias with respect to the subject matter or parties involved in any sale (if applicable). If we agree to complete the Online Appraisal based on a digital image(s), we will prepare an appraisal report to include the following information: Artist/Maker, Title, Medium/Materials, Date/Time period, Description/Identification, Condition, Dimensions/Size, Expert Evaluation, Comparable Sales Record, Current Retail Appraised Value. I agree that Producer may license, assign, and otherwise transfer this Agreement and all rights granted by me to Producer under this Agreement to any person or entity. Joe Anderlik . Artists paid more and more attention to details, so the painting started to be more elaborate and accurate. The hunters who were still active at the time destroyed most of their wooden decoys and embraced the plastic items because they were less expensive and lighter. Still retains one original glass . Duck decoys vary in value. A pair of mallards by Richard Janson. Guyette of Guyette and Deeter auctions once explained that about 90% of the available antique duck decoys had been repainted or renailed. Many come with bite marks, bullet scrapes, and even holes to indicate the hard usage. We will email the report to you at the email address that you provided. Sometimes, it could depend on the pose of the decoy; some duck decoys are carved in feeding, swimming, and even sleeping positions. Huntsmen today do not use duck decoys due to modern technology and materials, so these items are now considered genuine antique and vintage treasures. The client acknowledges that you have read this agreement, understand it and agree to be bound by it. Restored condition by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Producer has no obligation to me whatsoever. If the answer is yes, then you might be dealing with a unique duck decoy model that is worth a lot of money. Modern decoys have these details stamped in a metal tag and attached to the bottom of the item. Curious of its potential value. Carved and polychrome, CARVED AND PAINTED BLACK DUCK DECOY, MASON, PAIR OF MINIATURE DUCK DECOYS, IN THE STYLE, Two miniature duck decoys, one black duck. Unknown; Charles Ahner; Nubs Allen; Frank Ambrosich; Joe Anderlik; Andy Anderson; Don Anderson . The Graves antiques are more recent than the Holmes or Crowell pieces. It made decoys in several grades, led by Challenge grade (#2) and Premier grade (#1). While the Mason Decoy Co. was a factory, not a single artisan, its decoys were and are highly prized. In Maine, the carvers made the decoys have tougher features to withstand the waters. Collection of miniature duck decoys and figures: Pair of miniature Bob McGaw canvasback duck. WV Manford Manny Erickson West Virginia, M.E.W.V. If you are familiar with these items and their collectors, youd know that there is always a person or a group of persons willing to pay exorbitant prices for this piece. Can I send pics? The Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI; 1896-1924) was the most successful commercial maker of gunning decoys. Crowell began his carving career in the early 1900s and continued carving excessively till he kicked the bucket in 1952. Mumford Russ E. Mumford West Lafayette, IN, RH Robert Bob Harwood Willsboro, NY, R. Hoppe Robert Hoppe Bay City, Michigan, RICHARDS Tom Richards (also signs with with a carved fish in belly of decoy) Cadillac, MN, Ripleys Decoy Minnow Horace E. Slim Ripley Alexandria, MN, RJL Ronald James Landenberg Bad Axe, MI, R.J. Mentzer Ralph J. Mentzer Youngstown, Ohio, RK collector-03 Ron Kimball Clearbrook, MN, RL Rager La Frambois Lasalle, Ontario, Canada, RP Russ Paenquist Chisholm, Minnesota, RSH Raymond S. Hatchew Big Rapids, MI, RW Decoys Rick Wirth Detroit Lakes, MN, R. Whittier Rick Whittier Lidgerwood, ND, RZ Raymond (Ray) S. Zelinski Yorktown Heights, New York, S Duane Steinkopf Fargo, North Dakota, Saucy Dancer Boone Bait Co. Donald F. Boone & Joseph S. Showalter -Winter Park,FL, Saxton Russell Wayne Saxton Ludington, MI, S. Bashore Sonny Bashore Paulding, OH, smokedmasquinongy Terrie Wise Randall, MN, Spiron Charles Spiron Goldsboro, North Carolina, stalkingmoon Harry Novak Somerset County, MD, starburst eyes Rudy Zwieg Alexandria, MN, stringwalker John R Templar Rochester, WA, S & W Ice Saws Harlan Wilkens & Roger Schmidt Plato, MN, Swift Creek Lures and Decoys Bill Grossman Midlothian, VI, T. Bachler Thomas J. Bachler Port Huron, MI, TB Trevor Barry West Central Minnesota, Templar Decoys John R Templar Rochester, WA, The Old Coots Place M. Wayne Baldwin Kenton, OH, The Woodcarver Bevy Williams Virginia Beach, VI. etc., etc. Gus Wilson wasnt the best decoy carver, yet this item still generated over $300,000 at the point of sales. A rare and important standing herring gull by Charles Shang Wheeler, made $15,000 + buyers premium in November 2017 at Guyette & Deeter. 6 Decoys. Unlike many other vintage duck decoys curated here that were sold at least ten years ago, the Wilson Drake was sold in 2017. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Below, explore seven of the most sought-after decoy carvers for a better sense of what duck and shorebird decoys sell for in the market. Harmon praises Lincolns highly stylized paint patterns and his unique and stately form. The aesthetics of this companys decoys are iconic: Some of the finest decoys manufactured by Mason Decoys were Mason Premier Grade and Challenge Grade. For instance, the ducks native to Vinalhaven Island, Maine differ from those that make their home in and around the DelMarVA and the Chesapeake. At the time, not all duck decoys had the same value. The appraisal value does not guarantee a selling price for item appraised. Become a Subscriber; Renew a Subscription; Give a Gift Subscription; . The report will be sent to you no later than 11:59 pm eastern time on your due date. Compare the pictures in the book with your items and try to find similar models. "Corb" Reed, Chincoteague, Va. circa 1974. Last one. There are dozens of small manufacturers of decoys. You may use cameras on your cell phone, tablet, or personal computers webcam. When I was a wee lad, my grandma had the most beautiful glass pitcher. American decoys can be traced back to the 1,200-year-old canvasback found in a cave in Nevada. Hand Carved Wooden Duck Decoy Glass Eyes Bluebill Magnum Sized Makers Mark Th Wow,,,, here Is A Very Nice Looking Hand Made Hand Painted With Glass Eyes Wooden Magnum Sized Blue Bill Duck Decoy. Early decoys retaining original paint by well-known carvers are highly sought after. (inside fish symbol) John Swenson Frazee, MN, JS John Samuelson Native American Central Minnesota, J. Vannet James Vannet or Vannette WI, JW (monogram, the points of the W are arrowhead spear points) Jerry Wolinski Sterling Heights, MI, JW Casting Company Ogema, MN (See Jay Walz), K HDL Decoys Hewey, Duey & Lewey (See Robert Billings, John Surgent and George Kustin), Kaminen- Gary C.Kaminen Keewatin, MN garynmari, Kamis Karvings Keewatin,MN (See Gary Kaminen), kathyb67 The Old Coots Place Kathy & M. Wayne Baldwin Kenton, OH, KAW Kimberley Ann Winkelmann AKA Kimberley Richards, AKA Kimberley, Harrigan Kimberly (Tom Richards daughter), formerly Kimberly Richards Black Creek, Wisconsin, K & E Tackle Co. Ken & Evelyn Sprague Hastings, MI, Ken & Wanda Ken & Wanda Vickerman Deer River, MN, KB Ken & Bernie Brucklacher Wisconsin & Nevada, kcfish7022 Richard Aldrich Hibbing, MN, KC (inside fish logo) Richard R. & Kathryn Chris Aldrich Hibbing, MN, Kingfish Bar Lake Fishing Tackle Co. Manistee, MI (Soren Hansen & Everett Peterson), KR Kimberley Ann Winkelmann (AKA Kimberley Richards, AKA Kimberley Harrigan) Black Creek, Wisconsin This technique helped families during the civil war to catch prey for feeding. The decoys are cedar, carved on a pattern lathe in a readily identifiable, pleasing form, finished by hand, and painted in elaborate patterns by hand. Do you know how old the item is? 1 Decoy. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the internal, substantive law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof. On the other hand, more modern types were made of canvas and plastic. Co. Bruce and Helen Wakefield Watkins, MN, B.S. Vinyl Records Value: Your Old Value Records Worth a Fortune, Vintage Stiffel Lamps: Value and Price Guide, Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter: History, Models, and Value, Vintage Schwinn Bikes: [Types, Identification, and Values], Vintage Rooster Cookie Jar Identification and Value Guide. Higdon, AvianX, and Dakota are not small decoy companys. tin shore bird decoy, 2 folding duck decoys, GOOD GROUP OF EIGHT ASSORTED AMERICAN DECOYS, Group of seven carved and paint duck decoys. Priority Ask Dr. Lori accounts cannot be transferred, sold, or willed.*. Most of his decoys are solid but hollow-body models using precision-fitted chest plugs have been seen. This Agreement may be executed by original, facsimile or electronic signature. As used herein, Producer shall include Producer, its licensees, successors and assigns, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives, successors, licensees and assigns. Most Valuable Antique Sewing Machine (Worth $4000+), Most Valuable Antique Stoneware Jugs (Most Rare One Sold for $8,125), Most Valuable Antique Dolls: Identification, Price Assessment, and Buyers Guide, Most Valuable Antique Silver Spoons: Identifying, Valuing, And Buying (Ultimate Guide). Clemens, MI, G.H. Keep records of all your collectible items. Therefore, they look for wood, cork, or canvas antique duck decoys. A scare Premier-grade pair of rig-mate red-breasted mergansers (one shown) by Mason sold for $42,000 + buyers premium in July 2019 at Decoys Unlimited Inc. Photo courtesy of Decoys Unlimited Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.
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