Bird Decoys of North America
Title | Bird Decoys of North America PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Shaw |
Publisher | Sterling |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Birds in art |
ISBN | 9781402747724 |
"In carved and painted wood, bird decoys capture the dynamic spirit of the creatures they represent. Originating as humble tools of the hunter's trade, antique decoys are now treasured as a uniquely North American folk-art form. In this comprehensive reference, expert Robert Shaw chronicles the evolution of hand-carved decoys form 1,500 years ago, when decoys were first crafted by Native American hunter-artist, up through the last great decoy carvers of the twentieth century. Featuring 300 illustrations--including beautiful shot images of decoys from around the United States and Canada, as well as numerous historic paintings and photographs -- this book will appeal to sportsmen, birders, and folk-art enthusiasts alike" --Cover, p. 4.
American Bird Decoys
Title | American Bird Decoys PDF eBook |
Author | Saint Paul Art Center |
Publisher | |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 1967 |
Genre | Decoys (Hunting) |
ISBN |
Wild Fowl Decoys
Title | Wild Fowl Decoys PDF eBook |
Author | Joel Barber |
Publisher | Derrydale Press |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 2000-03-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1461661528 |
Joel Barber spent 20 years studying and collecting wild fowl decoys from Nova Scotia to North Carolina. Mr. Barber's authoratative volume is the only text written for the true collector and contains all there is to be known on the subject: how to recognize the locality from which a decoy comes, the world of famous decoy makers, the scarcity of certain types of decoys and more.
Decoys - North America's One Hundred Greatest
Title | Decoys - North America's One Hundred Greatest PDF eBook |
Author | Loy S. Harrell, Jr. |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 217 |
Release | 2000-09-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1440224145 |
Antique decoys are among the hottest collectibles in the nation right now. With prime specimens commanding prices reaching well into the six-figure range, collectors see them as both an investment and a status symbol. Everybody wants them, but few can own the real thing. Loy Harrell, one of North America's pre-eminent decoy authorities, has crossed the country to gather photographs and information on the most valuable and sought-after decoys. This full-color masterpiece displays the greatest decoys of a bygone era, tells about their history and in some cases discusses their value. One of the specimens went for more than 600,000 dollars at a Sotheby's auction. Hunting, antique and waterfowl enthusiasts will want this book not only as a display of great artwork, but also as a valuable reference tool for these American treasures.
The Guennol Collection
Title | The Guennol Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Ida Ely Rubin |
Publisher | Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0870992759 |
American Bird Decoys
Title | American Bird Decoys PDF eBook |
Author | William J. Mackey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 1965 |
Genre | Decoys (Hunting) |
ISBN |
The Magazine Antiques
Title | The Magazine Antiques PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 744 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Antiques |
ISBN |