Marine, Art
Thomas H. Willis ( 1850 – 1925 ) portrait of a New York Yacht Club racing yacht done in his typical ‘silky” form with the boat sewn in silk and the background painted in oil. Danish born American maritime artist Willis was famous for these ‘Silkies”. This one is a gaff rigged sloop flying the NYYC burgee. One small patch at lower left. Late 19th – Early 20th Century.
Dimensions: 24.5″ h x 40″ w
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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
