Marine, Art, Folk Art
Late 19th–early 20th c. half hull model by Gil Smith for one of his Long Island catboats designed for the shallow waters of Great South and Shinnecock Bays. His uniquely graceful and very fast designs often beat those of his contemporary, Nathanael Herreshoff. Between 1876–1930, he built over 400 boats, never using power tools. His wife sewed all the sails on a foot-powered sewing machine. His half hull models are quite rare. 3 ½” h x 27 ½” w.
Dimensions: 3.5″ h x 27.5″ w x 4.38″ d
Price: $750
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Pair of Long-Tailed Duck Decoys
Pair of carved wood Long-tailed duck decoys with glass eyes, c. 1950. Hen is in preening position; drake is in swimming position and is branded “SS” on bottom. The Long-tailed duck , formerly known as the Old Squaw duck, is a small, delicately shaped bird that breeds in summer in arctic regions and winters off northern coasts. Its size and shape belie its toughness, as it can dive to depths of 200 feet and spends huge amount of its time under water. These ducks gather in large flocks and make an almost constant chatter.
Dimensions: 10" h x 13" w x 5.5" d
Price: $950
