William Heverin
Exceedingly rare miniature pair of iron canvasbacks by this prolific Upper Chesapeake Bay carver...both are in somewhat aged original paint with a warm patina…classic Susquehanna Flats form...circa 1940's...approximately 5” l.
SOLD
Josh Brewer
Miniature pheasant by this well known carver from Maine...signed and dated 2022...10.5” l.
Leo McIntosh Avocet
Incredibly small Avocet by this well known carver from Upstate New York that left this world before his time...highly detailed paint pattern with raised wings, split tail and wire legs...signed "L. H. McIntosh and 1998" on the bottom...a mere 3.5” h.
SOLD
Doug Jester Pintails
Early pair of pintails by one of the well known carvers from Chincoteague...great form is enhanced by original scratch paint...both dated on the bottoms 1943...drake has a small chip from underside of bill, otherwise near mint condition...approximately 6” l.
SOLD
Miles Hancock Mallards
Stunning pair of one third size miniature mallards by Miles Hancock from Chincoteague, Virginia circa early 1960's...raised and crossed wings compliment nice scratch paint and tack eyes...both are signed on the underside...rare size measuring about 9” l.
SOLD
James Best Redhead
Exceedingly rare and important miniature redhead by this Kitty Hawk, NC carver circa 1910...shows incredible surface and patina from years on the shelf...shows some wear as shown in photos...black light shows old neck repair done many years ago...5”l.
SOLD
James Best Swan
Exceedingly rare and important miniature swan by this Kitty Hawk, NC carver circa 1910...has incredible paint and patina from years on the shelf...has initials "A.B." on the bottom possibly for his friend and co-worker Avery B. Love Tillet...near mint condition, it measures 4.75”l.
SOLD
George Reinbold Quail
Without a doubt, the finest example we've ever offered of a quail by this Landsdowne, PA carver circa 1920's...exhibiting his finest paint and alert posture with carved crest...mounted atop a chip carved base...near mint condition, it measures 7.5”t.
SOLD
A. J. Dando Pheasants
Classic looking pair of flyers by this carver from Philadelphia, PA circa 1945...sold through Abercrombie & Fitch in NYC...detailed paint pattern similar to Crowell with old repairs to the wings...hen has ink stamp and dated 1945...about 6.5”l.
SOLD
Chester Doughty Merganser
Classic miniature red breasted merganser in the Downeast style from Orr's Island, ME circa 1950...carved in the style of Willie Ross who was from Chebeague Island...classic paint pattern typical of the area...about 6”l.
$450
George Leo Lawson Snow Geese
Possibly one-of-a-kind miniature snow goose pair by this Crisfield carver and son of Duffy Lawson...extensive carving with raised and delineated wings...they have remained in the family since they were made in the 1950's...both are signed on the underside and measure 6”l.
$2,500/pr.
Elmer Crowell Bufflehead
Check out this diminutive little drake dipper by the father of American bird carving from East Harwich, MA...exhibiting his detailed paint pattern and wonderful attitude...it retains the rectangular stamp on the base...near mint condition, it measures 3”l.
$2,150
David Ward Seagull
Well executed seagull by this carver from Essex, CT...hollow carved and expertly painted, his work speaks for itself...signed "D. B. Ward Essex, CT and dated 1975 on the bottom...it measures about 10.5”l.
$525
Russ Burr Black Duck
Alert pose on this standing miniature black duck by this well known carver from Hingham, MA circa 1930's...standing on a driftwood base with detailed wing carving and fluted tail...ink stamp on the base...about 5”l.
$725
Ward Bros. Blue Goose
Exceedingly rare blue goose by the masters from Crisfield known as Lem & Steve...thought to have made only a few of this species, the original paint is extraordinary…raised wings and glass eyes...desirable cedar body signed and dated on the bottom 1963...10.5” l.
SOLD
A. J. Ditman Grouse
Born in Englewood, NJ his carving career is normally associated with Williamstown, MA...intricately carved and painted grouse set on a chip carved base...although his initials were sometimes added to base, this one is unsigned...measures about 4”l.
$575
deGavre Pintails
Finely carved and painted miniature pintail pair by this retired Brig. General from Onancock, VA...intricate paint with raised wings...mounted on a driftwood base and signed on the bottom ...near mint condition, the drake has slight separation at neck seam...they measure 5”l overall.
SOLD
Elmer Crowell Redhead
Finely carved and painted miniature redhead by the Father of American bird carving from East Harwich, MA...intricate paint with raised wings...mounted on a wooden it retains the rectangular stamp...minor touch up to bill, it measures 4.25”l.
$1,250
George Leo Lawson Pintail
Possibly one-of-a-kind miniature pintail by this Crisfield carver and son of Duffy Lawson...extensive carving with raised and delineated wings...it has remained in the family since it was made in 1951...signed on the underside and measure 9.5”l.
$1,250
Oliver Lawson Mallards
Early pair of miniature mallards by this Crisfield carver...extensive carving with raised and delineated wings and some of his best paint...signed and dated 1967 on the underside...they measure 7.5”l.
$1,500/pr.
