Folk Art, Marine
Exceptional late 19th century diorama of steam/sailing vessel off Sandy Hook, CT Lightship. Done by the same hand as the tug diorama judging from the construction, date of lightship is circa 1880’s – 1890’s. From a lifelong collection of folk marine art in eastern CT. Purchased from Nina Hellman ( Nantucket ), one of the greatest early folk dealers.
Dimensions: 22.75″ h x 34″ w x 5″ d
Price: $3,650
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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
