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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.

Location

360 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

Closes

Mar 20, 2023, 4:00:00 PM

Inspection

Open Preview on 2nd floor gallery: Thursday and Friday 11am-4pm

Thursday, March 16, 2023 3:00 PM to9:00 PM

Open Preview on 2nd floor gallery: Thursday and Friday 11am-4pm

Friday, March 17, 2023 3:00 PM to9:00 PM

Removal

No appt necessary for pick up! Come to the 2nd fl gallery Mon-Fri 11am to 4pm daily.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 3:00 PM to9:00 PM

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Q1146 Decoy Auction

D.C. Area Decoy Auction

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

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.

Canvasback duck decoy. - A canvasback duck decoy. Illegible signature on base. 8 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 6 1/2". Condition: abrasions, chips, pigment loss. - Lot 146

Canvasback duck decoy.

Lot 146 - A canvasback duck decoy. Illegible signature on base. 8 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 6 1/2". Condition: abrasions, chips, pigment loss.

3 Duck decoys. - A group of three duck decoys. Small black duck has illegible signature, 1940. Largest: 8" x 11 1/2" x 5 1/2" Smallest: 6 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 5". Condition: abrasions, gouges, cracks, chips, pigment loss. - Lot 155

3 Duck decoys.

Lot 155 - A group of three duck decoys. Small black duck has illegible signature, 1940. Largest: 8" x 11 1/2" x 5 1/2" Smallest: 6 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 5". Condition: abrasions, gouges, cracks, chips, pigment loss.

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

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.

R. Madison Mitchell goose decoy, 1954. - A R. Madison Mitchell (Maryland, 1901-1993) goose decoy. 1954. Isgned and dated on bottom. 12" x 23 1/2" x 9" Condition: crack on bottom, abrasions, pigment loss. - Lot 149

R. Madison Mitchell goose decoy, 1954.

Lot 149 - A R. Madison Mitchell (Maryland, 1901-1993) goose decoy. 1954. Isgned and dated on bottom. 12" x 23 1/2" x 9" Condition: crack on bottom, abrasions, pigment loss.

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

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.

2 Duck decoys. - A group of two unsigned duck decoys. Smallest: 7" x 14" x 5 1/2". Largest: 8 3/4" x 18" x 8". Condition: Broken tail, surface dirt, pigment loss, cracks around neck and on bottom/side, and abrasions. - Lot 140

2 Duck decoys.

Lot 140 - A group of two unsigned duck decoys. Smallest: 7" x 14" x 5 1/2". Largest: 8 3/4" x 18" x 8". Condition: Broken tail, surface dirt, pigment loss, cracks around neck and on bottom/side, and abrasions.

2 John Hamilton decoys, New Jersey. - A set of two John Hamilton duck decoys. Manahawkin, New Jersey. Signed on bottom: "Hurley Conklin's nephew," "John Hamilton," and "Manahawkin, N.J." Smallest: 6 3/8" x 18 1/2" x 5 1/4". Largest: 6 3/4" x 18" x 5 1/2". Condition: Abrasions, wrinkling paint, pigment loss, and re-painted areas. - Lot 131

2 John Hamilton decoys, New Jersey.

Lot 131 - A set of two John Hamilton duck decoys. Manahawkin, New Jersey. Signed on bottom: "Hurley Conklin's nephew," "John Hamilton," and "Manahawkin, N.J." Smallest: 6 3/8" x 18 1/2" x 5 1/4". Largest: 6 3/4" x 18" x 5 1/2". Condition: Abrasions, wrinkling paint, pigment loss, and re-painted areas.

2 Duck decoys. - A group of two duck decoys. One signed "Mitchell 1948." Larger: 8" x 14 1/2" x 6" Smaller: 7 1/2" x 12" x 5 1/2" Condition: cracks, gouges, abrasions, pigment loss. - Lot 143

2 Duck decoys.

Lot 143 - A group of two duck decoys. One signed "Mitchell 1948." Larger: 8" x 14 1/2" x 6" Smaller: 7 1/2" x 12" x 5 1/2" Condition: cracks, gouges, abrasions, pigment loss.

Loon decoy. - A loon decoy with a metal base. Branded XX II II on base. 10 1/2" x 22 1/2" x 8 1/2" Condition: abrasions, cracks, rusted metal piece. - Lot 152

Loon decoy.

Lot 152 - A loon decoy with a metal base. Branded XX II II on base. 10 1/2" x 22 1/2" x 8 1/2" Condition: abrasions, cracks, rusted metal piece.

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

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.

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

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.

Pintail duck decoy, Chincoteague, VA. - A pintail duck decoy. Chincoteague, Virginia. Signed on bottom "Lou Renio." 7 1/2" x 20" x 6". Condition: Abrasions, pigment loss, and cracking. - Lot 124

Pintail duck decoy, Chincoteague, VA.

Lot 124 - A pintail duck decoy. Chincoteague, Virginia. Signed on bottom "Lou Renio." 7 1/2" x 20" x 6". Condition: Abrasions, pigment loss, and cracking.

J. Evans McKinney decoy, Maryland, 1962. - A J. Evans McKinney (1913-2000) duck decoy. Elkton, Maryland. Circa 1962. Signed and dated on bottom. First part of signature is worn. 7 3/8" x 17" x 6 1/4". Condition: Abrasions, gouges, cracks, and repair to neck. - Lot 128

J. Evans McKinney decoy, Maryland, 1962.

Lot 128 - A J. Evans McKinney (1913-2000) duck decoy. Elkton, Maryland. Circa 1962. Signed and dated on bottom. First part of signature is worn. 7 3/8" x 17" x 6 1/4". Condition: Abrasions, gouges, cracks, and repair to neck.

R. Madison Mitchell, Canvasback drake decoy, 1938. - A R. Madison Mitchell (Maryland, 1901-1993) Canvasback drake duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 7 3/4" x 15 1/2" x 6 1/2". Condition: Wear from age, pigment loss, cracking, and gouges. - Lot 127

R. Madison Mitchell, Canvasback drake decoy, 1938.

Lot 127 - A R. Madison Mitchell (Maryland, 1901-1993) Canvasback drake duck decoy. Signed and dated on bottom. 7 3/4" x 15 1/2" x 6 1/2". Condition: Wear from age, pigment loss, cracking, and gouges.

3 Duck decoys. - A group of three unsigned duck decoys. Smallest: 5 1/2" x 16 3/4" x 6 1/4". Largest: 7" x 17" x 5 1/2". Condition: Cracks, gouges, pigment loss, and surface dirt. - Lot 137

3 Duck decoys.

Lot 137 - A group of three unsigned duck decoys. Smallest: 5 1/2" x 16 3/4" x 6 1/4". Largest: 7" x 17" x 5 1/2". Condition: Cracks, gouges, pigment loss, and surface dirt.

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

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.

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

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.

Bluebill duck decoy. - A bluebill duck decoy. Branded JON under beak. 7" x 13." x 6". Condition: abrasions, cracking. - Lot 147

Bluebill duck decoy.

Lot 147 - A bluebill duck decoy. Branded JON under beak. 7" x 13." x 6". Condition: abrasions, cracking.

Paul Gibson, Canvasback drake decoy, Maryland. - A Paul Gibson (Maryland, 1902-1984) Canvasback drake duck decoy. Havre de Grace, MD. Signed on bottom and says "Make and paint." Signature is worn. 7" 16" x 7 1/2". Condition: Abrasions, cracking, gouges, and light pigment loss. - Lot 130

Paul Gibson, Canvasback drake decoy, Maryland.

Lot 130 - A Paul Gibson (Maryland, 1902-1984) Canvasback drake duck decoy. Havre de Grace, MD. Signed on bottom and says "Make and paint." Signature is worn. 7" 16" x 7 1/2". Condition: Abrasions, cracking, gouges, and light pigment loss.