Lot 0053

Contemporary Black Scoter Decoy by Capt. Gerald Smith.

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Decoys

Sold

Red-Breasted Merganser by Gerry Smith: A 15 inch Merganser decoy by Capt. Gerald B. Smith (1905-1994), Marblehead, MA. This merganser decoy exhibits exceptional form and is one of the finest of his decoys. Years ago, Capt. Gerry was at the

2023Red-Breasted Merganser by Gerry SmithSee Sold Price

Sold

LARGE VINTAGE SCOTER DECOY.: Vintage scoter duck decoy in black and white paint, with a carved and painted beak, and brass tack eyes. 9”H x 23”L.

2023LARGE VINTAGE SCOTER DECOY.See Sold Price

Sold

DAVEY NICHOL BLACK DUCK DECOY Smith Falls, Ontario, 20th Century Length 16”.: DAVEY NICHOL BLACK DUCK DECOYSmith Falls, Ontario, 20th CenturyCarved wings and tail.Length 16”.

2022DAVEY NICHOL BLACK DUCK DECOY Smith Falls, Ontario, 20th Century Length 16”.See Sold Price

Sold

Long-Tailed Drake Decoy by Capt. Abe Smith: Long-Tailed Drake Capt. Abe Smith Freeport, NY, c. 1890 12 in. long A rare diver drake with a clean and stylish paint similar to that of Joseph Lincoln. Carved by a Long Island oyster house owner, a r

2023Long-Tailed Drake Decoy by Capt. Abe SmithSee Sold Price

Sold

Black duck decoy signed “Capt. H.R. Jobes”: Black duck decoy signed “Capt. H.R. Jobes” 6”h.x15”l., together with a coot decoy by Jim Pierce.

2015Black duck decoy signed “Capt. H.R. Jobes”See Sold Price

Sold

Upper Chesapeake Bay Duck Decoy by Captain Harry Jobes: Harry Jobes (MD, 1936-2019), a carved and painted black duck decoy, signed Capt. Harry R. Jobes; ht. 7, wd. 16, dp. 6 inches. Overall good condition.

2024Upper Chesapeake Bay Duck Decoy by Captain Harry JobesSee Sold Price

Sold

Black Duck Decoy by Alma Fitchett, Smith Island, VA: Black Duck Decoy Alma Fitchett Smith Island, VA, c. 1875 16 1/2 in. long Bears an incised "H" on the underside. Mostly repaint with heavy gunning wear including cracks in body and neck restoration. Si

Black Duck Decoy by Alma Fitchett, Smith Island, VASee Sold Price

Sold

3 St. Clair Flats Duck Decoys: Three St. Clair Flats Black Duck Decoys, after Neil Smith. Worn original paint, one with repaired bill. Up to 18" long. ESTIMATE $100-200

20203 St. Clair Flats Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

Upper Chesapeake Bay Painted Duck Decoy Manner of Captain Harry Jobes: Upper Chesapeake Bay carved and painted black duck decoy, unsigned in the manner of Capt. Harry Jobes; ht. 7.5, wd. 17, dp. 6.5 inches. Overall good condition.

2024Upper Chesapeake Bay Painted Duck Decoy Manner of Captain Harry JobesSee Sold Price

Sold

Paul Dobrosky feeding black duck decoy: Paul Dobrosky (contemporary, Havre-de-grace, MD) feeding black duck decoy, wood & cork, branded P Dobrowsky on base, length 21 1/2"

2018Paul Dobrosky feeding black duck decoySee Sold Price

Sold

Bluebill & Black Duck Decoys: Bluebill by Sprig Pearson, Kingston, Ontario circa 1925. Contemporary black duck marked Bodt.

2022Bluebill & Black Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

4 Contemporary American Decoy Ducks, 3 Signed: Grouping of four (4) contemporary carved and painted wood duck decoys including; one (1) Wood Duck decoy signed and dated by Capt. Hary R. Jobes, 1983; one (1) Gadwell Hen decoy signed by Roy Shanklin

20234 Contemporary American Decoy Ducks, 3 SignedSee Sold Price

Sold

Chauncey Patterson Preening Black Duck Decoy: Wilf Smith Bluebill Hollow Decoy - Circa 1915. From the Estate of Andy Reese - Western NY Collector

2015Chauncey Patterson Preening Black Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

D.W. Nichol Black Duck Decoy: Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to neck area & speculums, light gunning wear & some paint loss on back & sides, original makers stamp is still visibl

2023D.W. Nichol Black Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

Davey Nichol Black Duck Decoy: Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, detailed feather carving throughout back, light damage to edge of tail, head is slightly loose, 16.5"L, 350 - 550

2022Davey Nichol Black Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

(2) carved and painted decoys by Holger Smith,: Mattapoisett, MA, circa 1970. Ruddy Duck Hen, 7 1/2" high, 13 1/2" long. Hen Surf Scoter, 7" high, 12" long. Excellent condition.

2024(2) carved and painted decoys by Holger Smith,See Sold Price

Related Decoys

CHARLES BLACK DELAWARE VALLEY SLEEPING DUCK DECOY.: Attributed to Charles Black, famed Delaware Valley decoy carver. A ca. early 1900’s, sleeping duck decoy in original paint, labeled on bottom with old informational/attribution paper tag. 6.5&#8

18 hrs LeftCHARLES BLACK DELAWARE VALLEY SLEEPING DUCK DECOY.

$300

James T. Holly (1855-1935), Havre de Grace, Maryland Decoy: Black decoy by James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland. 16 1/2" Long

Jun 06, 2024James T. Holly (1855-1935), Havre de Grace, Maryland Decoy

$250

J.E.P. Black Duck Decoy 1967: J.E.P. Black Duck Decoy 1967

Jun 16, 2024J.E.P. Black Duck Decoy 1967

$30

LOT OF CONTEMPORARY DUCK DECOYS: THREE TOTAL. ONE SIGNED "W.H." ONE SGND/DATED 2001, OTHER UNSIGNED. 6 1/2" TO 10 1/2" LENGTHS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Terms for Purchasing and Shipping of Auction Items. Please read carefully before

Jun 09, 2024LOT OF CONTEMPORARY DUCK DECOYS

$20

Arthur J Birdsall, Black Hen Duck Decoy: Arthur J Birdsall Duck Decoy- Black Duck Hen 16" long incised signature on underside mid-20th century SHIPPING AVAILABLE IN-HOUSE WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. FOR $40

22 hrs LeftArthur J Birdsall, Black Hen Duck Decoy

$70

A Swan and a Black Head Goose Decoy Figure

$200

Ken Harris Decoys (N.Y., 1905-1981), Black Duck: Ken Harris Decoys (N.Y., 1905-1981), Black DuckWoodville, New York, circa 1960, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, stamped MADE BY / KEN HARRIS / WOODVILLE, N.Y. on bottom. Length 18.5 in. Addition

2 days LeftKen Harris Decoys (N.Y., 1905-1981), Black Duck

$75

Lot 4 Shore Bird Decoys 3-18", 11-14 1/2" By Capt A. Combs: Lot 4 Shore Bird Decoys 3-18", 11-14 1/2" By Capt A. Combs

4 days LeftLot 4 Shore Bird Decoys 3-18", 11-14 1/2" By Capt A. Combs

$70

Carved & Speckle-Painted Early Duck Decoy: Hand-Carved & Speckle-Painted Early Duck Decoy - white ring to bill / beak, brown body with black speckles, well carved full body, carved strip down back and defined wings and tail, lead strip with ey

5 days LeftCarved & Speckle-Painted Early Duck Decoy

$50

KEN HARRIS (Woodville, New York, 1905-1981), Drake Broadbill Decoy: KEN HARRIS (American, Woodville, New York, 1905-1981)Drake broadbill decoy with glass eyes. Appears to be original paint with possible black touch up at end of wing reticulation. Remains of Harris sta

Jun 12, 2024KEN HARRIS (Woodville, New York, 1905-1981), Drake Broadbill Decoy

$100

Wayne Davis (NC), Variety of Nineteen Miniature Decoys: Wayne Davis (NC), Variety of Nineteen Miniature DecoysHarkers Island, North Carolina, various dates between 1990 and 2012, carved and painted wood, signed WAYNE DAVIS / HI. Longest length 7 in. Davis

2 days LeftWayne Davis (NC), Variety of Nineteen Miniature Decoys

$50

PAIR OF CARVED WOODEN DECOYS: GREEN/BLACK/WHITE. GLASS EYES. 13 1/2" L. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Terms for Purchasing and Shipping of Auction Items. Please read carefully before bidding. All payments for purchases will be made thro

Jun 09, 2024PAIR OF CARVED WOODEN DECOYS

$25

Mason Factory (MI, 1896-1924), Three Standard Grade Decoys: Mason Factory (MI, 1896-1924), Three Standard Grade DecoysDetroit, Michigan, circa 1910, carved and painted wood. Length 15 in. A tack eye black duck, a tack eye mallard, and a painted eye mallard. A

2 days LeftMason Factory (MI, 1896-1924), Three Standard Grade Decoys

$50

A Group of Three Wood Decoys

$50

Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA): Decoy by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Stamped to bottom M. McNair. 15" Long

Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)

$2,000

R. Madison Mitchell Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland) : Decoy by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed to bottom with artist signature and dated 1984. 15" Long

Jun 06, 2024R. Madison Mitchell Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland)

$90

More Items in Contemporary Decoys

Jun 09, 2024LOT OF CONTEMPORARY DUCK DECOYS

$20

Recommended Sports Equipment

J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland): Decoy by J. Daddy Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Jun 06, 2024J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland)

$225

Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)

$2,000

Pair of Henry Lockard Decoy's (1868-1944): Pair of decoy's by Henry Lockard (1868-1944). 15" Long

Jun 06, 2024Pair of Henry Lockard Decoy's (1868-1944)

$850

Three R. Madison Mitchell Decoys: (3) Total decoys by R. Madison Mitchell. All signed to bottom and (2) dated 1981 and (1) 1978. 13" Long

Jun 06, 2024Three R. Madison Mitchell Decoys

$450

Antique Hand Carved Green Wing Teal Wooden Duck Decoy Lamp: Rectangle wood base. Wood hand carved hand painted Decoy lamp

2 days LeftAntique Hand Carved Green Wing Teal Wooden Duck Decoy Lamp

$250

Pair of Decoy's Charlie Joiner (Chestertown, Maryland): Pair of decoy's by Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland. Both signed to bottom with artist signature and dated 1989. 11" Long

Jun 06, 2024Pair of Decoy's Charlie Joiner (Chestertown, Maryland)

$650

Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA): Decoy by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Stamped to bottom M. McNair. 22 1/2" Long

Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)

$1,500

George Washington Barnes Decoy: Decoy by George Washington Barnes circa 1900. Hand signed to bottom.

Jun 06, 2024George Washington Barnes Decoy

$350

2 Carved Wood Duck Decoys: 2 carved wood duck decoys. Initialed TFS, 16"L; signed A. Hounslow, Bordentown, NJ, 14 1/2"L. Both with minor chips.

2 days Left2 Carved Wood Duck Decoys

$1,800

Jun 06, 2024James T. Holly (1855-1935), Havre de Grace, Maryland Decoy

$250

Leonard Pryor Chesapeake Bay Maryland Decoy: Decoy by Leonard Pryor, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. 15 1/4" Long

Jun 06, 2024Leonard Pryor Chesapeake Bay Maryland Decoy

$500

LARGE TAXIDERMY FULL BODY LION PELT RUG, 100" X 75": Large taxidermy lion rug, on black backing, approx 100"l, 75"w, 9"d, 21lbs **THIS LOT SOLD ONLY TO TEXAS RESIDENTS**

Jun 08, 2024LARGE TAXIDERMY FULL BODY LION PELT RUG, 100" X 75"

$550

Mason's Decoy Factory Decoy (Detroit, MI): Decoy by Mason's Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Stamped to bottom with Makers mark and dated 1982. Stamped "Mason Premier". 19" long

Jun 06, 2024Mason's Decoy Factory Decoy (Detroit, MI)

$70

Upper Chesapeake Bay Maryland Decoy: Upper Chesapeake Bay Maryland Decoy. 16" Long.

Jun 06, 2024Upper Chesapeake Bay Maryland Decoy

$60

Madison Mitchell Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland): Decoy by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. 14" Long.

Jun 06, 2024Madison Mitchell Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland)

$325

TAXIDERMY TURTLE: CURIOSITY PIECE. 16" L. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Terms for Purchasing and Shipping of Auction Items. Please read carefully before bidding. All payments for purchases will be made through LiveAuctioneer

Jun 09, 2024TAXIDERMY TURTLE

$150

Contemporary Black Scoter Decoy by Capt. Gerald Smith.

Item Details

Description

Includes original display stand for this decoy stamped "#1047 G. B. Smith Decoys" The paint has several pen tip paint spots on the body and a loose wood plug inside the hollow body. Measures 15-3/4" L x 6" W x 9-1/2" H including stand.

Buyer's Premium

Contemporary Black Scoter Decoy by Capt. Gerald Smith.

Name: Contemporary Black Scoter Decoy by Capt. Gerald Smith.
SKU: 176992137
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $180 - $300

See Sold Price

Starting Price $90

Sell a Similar Item

4 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Sutton, MA, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Blackstone Valley Auctions & Estates LLC

Sutton, MA, United States

13 Reviews

294 Followers