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Q1146 Decoy Auction

Quinn's Auction Galleries is proud to present our Decoy Auction. Featuring an array of handcrafted duck and goose decoys from Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and Delaware. Including decoys from the carvers Doug Jester, Charlie Joiner, Miles Hancock, and Capt. Harry Jobes. For a condition report or any questions, please email corrie.brady@quinnsauction.com.
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D.C. Area Decoy Auction
K. Bartrug decoy, Maryland, 1981.
A Knute Bartug(Maryland, 1954-2022) Salisbury, Maryland duck decoy. Branded, dated, and signed on bottom. Message on bottom reads: "To Joel on the night of the Ward Foundation Social." 7" x 16" x 6". - Lot 100
  • $92.50
  • K. Bartrug decoy, Maryland, 1981.
    Lot 100 - A Knute Bartug(Maryland, 1954-2022) Salisbury, Maryland duck decoy. Branded, dated, and signed on bottom. Message on bottom reads: "To Joel on the night of the Ward Foundation Social." 7" x 16" x 6".
  • $92.50
  • Capt. Harry Jobes decoy, 1978.
    A Captain Harry R. Jobes (Delaware, 1937-2019) duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 5 3/4" x 13" x 5". Condition: Abrasions, gouges on bottom. - Lot 104
  • $44.11
  • Capt. Harry Jobes decoy, 1978.
    Lot 104 - A Captain Harry R. Jobes (Delaware, 1937-2019) duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 5 3/4" x 13" x 5". Condition: Abrasions, gouges on bottom.
  • $44.11
  • Jamie Hand decoy, New Jersey.
    James P. "Jamie" Hand (New Jersey, b. 1953) Cape May, New Jersey duck decoy. Branded "J.Hand" on bottom. 6 1/4" x 17 1/2" x 5 3/4". Condition: Glue repair to neck, pigment loss - Lot 102
  • $37.00
  • Jamie Hand decoy, New Jersey.
    Lot 102 - James P. "Jamie" Hand (New Jersey, b. 1953) Cape May, New Jersey duck decoy. Branded "J.Hand" on bottom. 6 1/4" x 17 1/2" x 5 3/4". Condition: Glue repair to neck, pigment loss
  • $37.00
  • Signed Canvasback Hen decoy.
    A Canvasback Hen duck decoy. Signed R. Madison Mitchell (Maryland, 1901-1993) for body. Signed Clarence Bailey (Massachusetts, 1882-1952) for paint. Signed Ed Sampson (Maryland, 1902-for head. Branded "JS" on bottom. 7 3/4" x 16 1/4" x 6 1/2". Condition: Pigment loss, various abrasions, gouges on sides and bottom, cracking on bottom, and residue on bottom. Includes acrylic mount. - Lot 101
  • $33.50
  • Signed Canvasback Hen decoy.
    Lot 101 - A Canvasback Hen duck decoy. Signed R. Madison Mitchell (Maryland, 1901-1993) for body. Signed Clarence Bailey (Massachusetts, 1882-1952) for paint. Signed Ed Sampson (Maryland, 1902-for head. Branded "JS" on bottom. 7 3/4" x 16 1/4" x 6 1/2". Condition: Pigment loss, various abrasions, gouges on sides and bottom, cracking on bottom, and residue on bottom. Includes acrylic mount.
  • $33.50
  • Capt. Harry Jobes decoy, 1978.
    A Captain Harry R. Jobes (Delaware, 1937-2019) duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 6 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 5 1/4". Condition: Cracked on bottom and around neck. - Lot 103
  • $32.00
  • Capt. Harry Jobes decoy, 1978.
    Lot 103 - A Captain Harry R. Jobes (Delaware, 1937-2019) duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 6 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 5 1/4". Condition: Cracked on bottom and around neck.
  • $32.00
  • Harry J. Waite decoy, 1980.
    A Harry J. Waite (American/Delaware, 1939-2000) carved wood duck decoy. 1980. Glass eyes. Signed and dated on bottom. 6 3/4" x 14" x 8 1/4". Condition: Some abrasions, crack around bottom. - Lot 107
  • $22.99
  • Harry J. Waite decoy, 1980.
    Lot 107 - A Harry J. Waite (American/Delaware, 1939-2000) carved wood duck decoy. 1980. Glass eyes. Signed and dated on bottom. 6 3/4" x 14" x 8 1/4". Condition: Some abrasions, crack around bottom.
  • $22.99
  • Harry J. Waite decoy, 1980.
    Waite, Harry J. (American/Delaware, 1939-2000). A carved wood duck decoy. 1980. Glass eyes. Signed and dated on bottom. Condition: Chipped beak, crack around bottom. - Lot 108
  • $20.99
  • Harry J. Waite decoy, 1980.
    Lot 108 - Waite, Harry J. (American/Delaware, 1939-2000). A carved wood duck decoy. 1980. Glass eyes. Signed and dated on bottom. Condition: Chipped beak, crack around bottom.
  • $20.99
  • 4 R.K.Hoffman carved ducks, 1976-1995.
    A group of four R.K. Hoffman carved ducks. Dates include 1976, 1980, and 1995. Etched signature and date on bottom. Largest: 4 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 3 1/2". Smallest: 3 3/4" x 6" x 3". Condition: Some accretions on largest - Lot 109
  • $19.00
  • 4 R.K.Hoffman carved ducks, 1976-1995.
    Lot 109 - A group of four R.K. Hoffman carved ducks. Dates include 1976, 1980, and 1995. Etched signature and date on bottom. Largest: 4 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 3 1/2". Smallest: 3 3/4" x 6" x 3". Condition: Some accretions on largest
  • $19.00
  • Doug Jester decoy, c.1930.
    A Doug Jester (Virginia, 1876-1961) goldeneye drake duck decoy. Circa 1930. Weights to the underside. Label on bottom reads "Doug Jester. Chincoteague, Virginia. C. 1930." 6 1/2" x 13 1/4" x 6". Condition: Pigment loss, gouges, cracks, and abrasions. - Lot 113
  • $134.00
  • Doug Jester decoy, c.1930.
    Lot 113 - A Doug Jester (Virginia, 1876-1961) goldeneye drake duck decoy. Circa 1930. Weights to the underside. Label on bottom reads "Doug Jester. Chincoteague, Virginia. C. 1930." 6 1/2" x 13 1/4" x 6". Condition: Pigment loss, gouges, cracks, and abrasions.
  • $134.00
  • J. Evans McKinney decoy, Maryland, 1962.
    A J. Evans McKinney (1913-2000) duck decoy. Elkton, Maryland. Circa 1962. Signed and dated on bottom. Condition: Abrasions, cracks throughout and around neck. - Lot 112
  • $73.00
  • J. Evans McKinney decoy, Maryland, 1962.
    Lot 112 - A J. Evans McKinney (1913-2000) duck decoy. Elkton, Maryland. Circa 1962. Signed and dated on bottom. Condition: Abrasions, cracks throughout and around neck.
  • $73.00
  • Charles Bryan decoy, Maryland.
    A Charles Bryan (Maryland, 1920-2008) canvasback drake decoy. Weight to underside. 7 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 6". Condition: Abrasions, gouge on head. - Lot 114
  • $46.00
  • Charles Bryan decoy, Maryland.
    Lot 114 - A Charles Bryan (Maryland, 1920-2008) canvasback drake decoy. Weight to underside. 7 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 6". Condition: Abrasions, gouge on head.
  • $46.00
  • Miles Hancock, Red-Breasted Merganser Drake decoy.
    A Miles Hancock (Delaware/active in Chincoteague, 1887-1974) Red-Breasted Merganser Drake duck decoy. Signed and written "Chincoteague, VA" on bottom. 6 1/2" x 17" x 5 3/4". Condition: Abrasions, gouges. - Lot 118
  • $481.00
  • Miles Hancock, Red-Breasted Merganser Drake decoy.
    Lot 118 - A Miles Hancock (Delaware/active in Chincoteague, 1887-1974) Red-Breasted Merganser Drake duck decoy. Signed and written "Chincoteague, VA" on bottom. 6 1/2" x 17" x 5 3/4". Condition: Abrasions, gouges.
  • $481.00
  • Charlie Joiner, female canvasback decoy.
    A Charlie Joiner (1921-2015) female canvasback decoy. Chestertown, Maryland. Signed and branded "R.N.C." on bottom. 7 3/4" x 16 1/4" x 6 1/4". Condition: Gouges, pigment loss, and abrasions. - Lot 119
  • $199.00
  • Charlie Joiner, female canvasback decoy.
    Lot 119 - A Charlie Joiner (1921-2015) female canvasback decoy. Chestertown, Maryland. Signed and branded "R.N.C." on bottom. 7 3/4" x 16 1/4" x 6 1/4". Condition: Gouges, pigment loss, and abrasions.
  • $199.00
  • R. Madison Mitchell Canvasback female decoy, 1938.
    A R. Madison Mitchell (Maryland, 1901-1993) Canvasback female duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 8" x 16" x 6 1/2". Condition: Wear from age, pigment loss, cracking, and gouges. - Lot 115
  • $114.50
  • R. Madison Mitchell Canvasback female decoy, 1938.
    Lot 115 - A R. Madison Mitchell (Maryland, 1901-1993) Canvasback female duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 8" x 16" x 6 1/2". Condition: Wear from age, pigment loss, cracking, and gouges.
  • $114.50
  • Paul Gibson, decoy, Maryland.
    A Paul Gibson (Maryland, 1902-1984) duck decoy. Havre de Grace, MD. Signed on bottom. 7" 16" x 7 1/2". Condition: Abrasions, cracking. - Lot 117
  • $114.00
  • Paul Gibson, decoy, Maryland.
    Lot 117 - A Paul Gibson (Maryland, 1902-1984) duck decoy. Havre de Grace, MD. Signed on bottom. 7" 16" x 7 1/2". Condition: Abrasions, cracking.
  • $114.00
  • 2 H.J. Waite decoys, 1956-58.
    A Harry J. Waite (Delaware, 1939-2000) group of two duck decoys. Both signed and dated "1956 or 58" on bottom. 7 1/2" x 12 3/4" x 7 1/4". Condition: Pigment loss, cracks, and abrasions. - Lot 106
  • $77.11
  • 2 H.J. Waite decoys, 1956-58.
    Lot 106 - A Harry J. Waite (Delaware, 1939-2000) group of two duck decoys. Both signed and dated "1956 or 58" on bottom. 7 1/2" x 12 3/4" x 7 1/4". Condition: Pigment loss, cracks, and abrasions.
  • $77.11
  • Jim Kelson, Canvasback decoy, 1950-51.
    A James R. Kelson (Mount Clemens, 1888-1968) Canvasback duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 6 1/2" x 15" x 7 1/2". Condition: Pigment loss, abrasions. - Lot 116
  • $71.30
  • Jim Kelson, Canvasback decoy, 1950-51.
    Lot 116 - A James R. Kelson (Mount Clemens, 1888-1968) Canvasback duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 6 1/2" x 15" x 7 1/2". Condition: Pigment loss, abrasions.
  • $71.30
  • Capt. Harry Jobes decoy, 1981.
    A Captain Harry R. Jobes (Delaware, 1937-2019) swan decoy. 1981. Signed and dated on base. 10 3/4" x 19" x 7". Condition: abrasions, cracks throughout and around neck. - Lot 111
  • $47.50
  • Capt. Harry Jobes decoy, 1981.
    Lot 111 - A Captain Harry R. Jobes (Delaware, 1937-2019) swan decoy. 1981. Signed and dated on base. 10 3/4" x 19" x 7". Condition: abrasions, cracks throughout and around neck.
  • $47.50
  • Charlie Joiner, Canvasback decoy.
    A Charlie Joiner (1921-2015) Canvasback decoy. Chestertown, Maryland. Signed and branded "R.N.C." on bottom. 7 3/4" x 16 1/2" x 6 1/2". Condition: Abrasions, cracking. - Lot 123
  • $233.00
  • Charlie Joiner, Canvasback decoy.
    Lot 123 - A Charlie Joiner (1921-2015) Canvasback decoy. Chestertown, Maryland. Signed and branded "R.N.C." on bottom. 7 3/4" x 16 1/2" x 6 1/2". Condition: Abrasions, cracking.
  • $233.00
  • Doug Jester, Greater Scaup decoy.
    A Doug Jester (Chincoteague, Virginia, 1876-1961) attributed Greater Scaup decoy. Label affixed to bottom. 6 1/4" x 14 1/2" x 5 3/4". Condition: Pigment loss, abrasions, and cracking. - Lot 122
  • $165.00
  • Doug Jester, Greater Scaup decoy.
    Lot 122 - A Doug Jester (Chincoteague, Virginia, 1876-1961) attributed Greater Scaup decoy. Label affixed to bottom. 6 1/4" x 14 1/2" x 5 3/4". Condition: Pigment loss, abrasions, and cracking.
  • $165.00