Raven’s Way is pleased to offer an Outstanding Merganser Hen Decoy by Virginia Folk Artist Mark McNair. McNair’s Merganser Decoys display a Stylized Form that is Incredibly Sleek and Pleasing to the Eye with a Slight Degree of Aging Provides the Additional Character which Makes the Piece Stand Out. This Merganser Displays Strong Original Paint with Some Minor Wear that would be Typical of a Gunning Decoy. The Bottom is Marked “McNair.” The Decoy measures 16 ½” in length, 7 ½” in width, and 6 ¼” in height. A Wonderful Merganser to Enhance Any Collection. Please request additional images.

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SALE PRICE $3500 plus shipping

Rare Contemporary “Fence Post Owl” by Well-Known Folk Artist/Sculptor Mark McNair, Craddocksville, Virginia. Probably most well-known for his many shorebird and decoy styles with his “100 Year Old” Aged Patina, McNair often creates some unique sculptural forms. Here we have the equivalent of an “Old Fence Post Owl” with a slightly carved face and beak and shot gun shell eyes. The Owl is a minimalist carving with a subtle paint pattern; yet, it perfectly represents the folk art character of a “100 year old” piece. There is even a check in the wood which runs down the beak which is held from splitting the head by a natural knot in the wood at the top. McNair also carved his signature on the backside at the base of the owl. Cut from a 1 ¼” rough cut board, the Owl itself measures 17” in height, 9” in width. The base is approximately a 5 ½” x 5 ½” post 7” in height. The total presentation is 24” in height. Very Unique Sculpture.

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Price $2250 plus shipping

Hollow Carved Black Duck Decoy in a Resting Position by Thomas Brokaw, Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada, circa 1972. Undoubtedly, one of the Finest Carvings of a Black Duck as a Gunning Decoy that we have offered – with special attention to the Bill and Feather Carving and an emphasis on the Form of the Bird. These features are further enhanced by Mint Original Paint and Partially “Closed” Eyes which add to the realism of the Decoy. In addition, the Decoy is Signed on the Bottom: “Thomas Brokaw / H.M. Well (or Wall?) C – S / 1972.” The Decoy measures 17” in length, 6 ¼” in width, and 8” in height, including the keel. A Wonderful Addition to Any Collection.

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Price $575 plus shipping

Widgeon Drake Decoy in the Swimming Position by John Mulak of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Made for his own Hunting Rig. This decoy displays Excellent Form and Highly Detailed Paint, which captures the essence of the Widgeon’s movement.  Mulak’s decoys are each highly unique, readily collectible, and found in collections throughout the country and in Europe. This decoy, which shows only minor gunning wear, measures 18” in length, 5” in width, and 5” in height. It is Signed on the bottom: “J. Mulak.” Classic Waterfowl Sculpture.

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SALE PRICED $425 plus shipping