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| VIEW | "Autumn Grouse Shooting" | By A.B. Frost. | $1500.00 | |||
| VIEW | We've Got Him | This charming grandfather and grandson scene of the rabbit hunt. This set published by Scribners in 1903 included 3 pairs of images, one of which is the grandfather and the grandson scene. Difficult to find today in any condition, this set is near mint. Image measures 16" x 101/2". | $2400.00/pr. | |||
| VIEW | "Grouse Shooting In The Rhododendron" | Lithograph by A.B. Frost | $4,000.00 | |||
| VIEW | "Summer Woodcock" | Lithograph by A.B. Frost | $1875.00 | |||
| VIEW | Ordered Off | This guy just doesn't have the savoir faire as the Concilliator - who offers the farmer a bit of whiskey. This lithograph also meaures 11" x 16" - and goes with Gun Shy and sold as a pair. Or, It is also sold with a 6 print set, that includes "Good Luck" and "Bad Luck", "And We got Him" and "Smokin Him Out" | $3500/pr. | |||
| VIEW | "Autumn Grouse" by .A.B. Frost | "Autumn Grouse" is one of the lithographs published early in 1896. This is one of a series of 12 famous American Sporting pictures published by Scribner. Excellent condition, matted and framed on acid free material. This makes a nice pair w/ "Autumn Woodcock" also available and framed in identical framing. | $1500.00 | |||
| VIEW | Smoking Him Out | A.B.Frost's lithograph is a charming grandfather and grandson scene smoking out the squirrel. This is the only squirrel hunting scene to make the main streams. This goes with "We've Got Him". Approximately 2500 copies of this set. Yet very difficult to find many in this condition. Nicely framed and matted and the image measures 16" x 10 1/2". Sold as a pair. | $2400.00/pr. | |||
| VIEW | Gun Shy | A.B. Frost - a master of comic narratives. The poor guy whose dog has taken off - one can hear the hunter screaming - dog is supposed to love the sound of a gun! This excellent lithograph measures 11" x 16". This print goes with "Ordered Off" as a pair. It also goes with the 6 piece set w/ "Good Luck", "Bad Luck", "Smoking Him Out" and "We got Him". We have all of them! | $3500/pr. | |||
| VIEW | "Autumn Woodcock" | Lithograph by A.B. Frost | $1500.00 | |||
| VIEW | Woodduck Decoy by Alcide Leroux | A very rare decoy. When you do find them, they are usually distorted and unappealing. This decoy is perky, vivacious and flirtacious. Carver from Montreal, Ledroux, was a trapper, sculpteur and hunter - passionate for nature. He began carving at age of 12. This decoy has carved wings detached - unique style, patterns robust and round. Paint complete reality - colors super imposed, a lot of emphasis on different layers of paint - wet on wet. Exceptional and rare! | $2,500.00 | |||
| VIEW | Gardner Snipe Decoy |
Alfred Gardner hunted, played cards and carved in Hingham with a group that included Joe Lincoln. Gordon Mann taught him to shoot; Russ Burr taught him poker. Lincoln declared him a hopeless carver, but Joe missed the folky appeal of birds with their eyes on the front of their foreheads. And Fred beat him at poker. 9" from tip of bill to end of tail. 3 1/2" tall. |
$sold | |||
| VIEW | Woodcock Decoy | This is a typical, folky and comical carving surely recognized as a woodcock. Eyes set on front of bird's head. Alfred Gardner was a contemporary of Joe Lincoln, Hingham, MA. Signed on bottm Alfred B. Gardner, Accord, MA | $sold | |||
| VIEW | Miniature Canada Goose Decoy | Allston P. Burr, also known as Shorty, nephew of Russ Burr from Hingahm MA, carved this goose, which measures 5" tall. | $150.00 | |||
| VIEW | Pintail Drake Decoy | This miniature carving by Allston Burr, AKA Shorty, and nephew of Russ Burr, shows detail and an apprectiation for the Pintail Drake. This guy measures 5" long. | $230.00 | |||
| VIEW | Allston Goose Decoy | Allston Burr, Shorty, nephew of Russ Burr from HIngham, MA, - carved this goose, and has his stamp on the bottom of the base. This fellow stands 4" tall from the base. Allston had a good time with carvings of geese, as well as a wood duck pictured on this web site. | $300.00 | |||
| VIEW | Allston P. Burr carvings |
We have recently acquired six new carvings by Shorty, Allston P. Burr of Hingham, MA. Allston was the nephew of Russ Burr. The carvings include: Woodcock, Quail, 2 Geese, Pair of Owls, and a Widgeon. The Woodcock, Quail and Widgeon are stamped Allston P. Burr; the owls and the goose have "Hingham" written on the bottom; and other goose just has "Goose" written the bottom. A nice collection or sold separately. Priced somewhat differently for those stamped or signed. Please call! |
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| VIEW | Hissing Canada Goose Decoy | Another miniature carving by Allston P. Burr from Hingahm, MA, nephew of Russ Burr, carved this hissing goose. Signed on botton of base. This carving speaks for itself - good detail and color. | $250.00 | |||
| VIEW | Allston Woodduck | Allston P. Burr, nephew of Russ Burr from HIgnham, carved this raised winged, detailed in painting, incised primary woodduck. Good color and signed bottom of base. | $300.00 | |||
| VIEW | Canadian Goldeneye by Alphonse Emond | From Montreal area, Alphonse started carving aggressively after a shooting accident. He produces in particular miniature ducks in different positions. Vermiculation paint on the chest of the decoy - this is accomplished w/ a pen. Wet on wet paint - original and excellent. Glass eyes. | $1,950.00 | |||
| VIEW | Paul Jones Whiskey Advertising Sign | Who has the perfect hunting lodge to accommodate this spectacular Paul Jones Whiskey advertising sign? This sign of tin stands 45" high and 32" wide. Vibrant colors, detailed success of a day of hunting, or a few days. Paul Jones whiskey is imprinted on the glass next to the Four Roses, Highest Grade of Whiskey, Louisville, KY bottle. We think the name of this is "Hunter's Dream". Call w/ further description or additional photos. Original frame built for the tin art. | $1,500.00 | |||
| VIEW | Ben Holmes Black Duck Decoy | Ben Holmes was one of the founders of The Stratford School in CT. This is a classic configuration, possibly repainted by Holmes or Shang Wheeler - as birds were often painted yearly. I like this black duck a lot and is branded on bottom - from the famous E. Thorne rig. Good scratched painting on the head, detail on bill and glass eye - helluva of bird!! | $sold | |||
| VIEW | Ben Holmes Redhead Decoy | This is distinctly a Ben Holmes redhead - from Stratford, CT and this is a very rare species. It shows several coats of paint - and an old working repair on the bill. Glass eyes. | $sold | |||
| VIEW | Benjamin D. Smith Black Duck Decoy |
Benjamin Smith 1866-1946 from Martha's Vineyard was a carpenter most of his life. He was born in Provincetown. "Keenest powers of observation in superb technique" as quoted in MV book by Murphy. Splendid example of refined technique of the best of MV carvers. Original paint - somewhat worn. Like the vast majority of Vineyard birds, this one has been used as a working decoy. Head is turned about 40 degree angle to left and leaning forward. Eldred's auction August 4, 2010 |
$in auction | |||
| VIEW | South Eastern MA Flatties | These flatties were incorrectly identified as carved on Cape Cod and as Yellow Legs. They were, however, carved in Westport, MA and one is not a Yellow Legs, but is a Golden Plover. The unknown hand who made them has been identified as Captain Bessie from Westport. These flatties are lively, lifelike and engaging. These are $4,000 for the three; or $2,000 each. | $sold | |||
| VIEW | Captain Bessie Plover | This is one of the flatties - shorebirds- that is in "New England Decoys" by Delph said to be yellow legs, yet this one is distinctly a Plover. Also it was said these were Cape Cod birds, yet Capt. Bessie definitely carved this plover and was from Westport, CT. This carving is good - | $sold | |||
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