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Author : Saint Paul Art Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
ISBN : MINN:31951000051144I
Author : William J. Mackey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
ISBN : OCLC:478549703
Author : William J. Mackey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
ISBN : UOM:39076006486315
Author : Robert Shaw
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Birds in art
ISBN : 1402747721
"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.
Author : Kory W. Rogers
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780847860609
A book that celebrates one of the most breathtaking and comprehensive collections of wildfowl decoys in America. Bird decoys were used for hunting in North America until the advent of hunting regulations in the early twentieth century, when decoys started to be prized and collected as masterpieces of American folk art. This handsome book is the first examination of the historic and unparalleled decoy collection at Shelburne Museum. Featuring new photography of 250 of the museum’s most important and artistically carved decoys, it includes examples made by the most respected American carvers: Charles Osgood, Lem and Steve Ward, John Blair, Bill Bowman, Nathan Cobb, Jr., Lee Dudley, James Holly, Jr., Nathan Horner, Albert Laing, Joseph Lincoln, A. Elmer Crowell, and Charles “Shang” Wheeler. The story of the collection begins with Joel Barber, the pioneer decoy enthusiast and New York architect, artist, and carver, whose gift of 400 superior examples established the collection in 1952. Several essays provide groundbreaking scholarship on the origins, construction, and attribution of bird decoys, imparting critical advancements to our modern understanding of this revered tradition.
Author : William J. Mackey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
ISBN : CORNELL:31924090295548
Author : Outlet,Outlet Book Company Staff,Random House Value Publishing Staff,Rh Value Publishing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1988-12-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0517109220
Author : Jeff Waingrow
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Art
ISBN : PSU:000021625527
Author : Arthur Cleveland Bent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Birds
ISBN : MINN:31951000115757I
Author : Adele Earnest
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Birds
ISBN : LCCN:65024335
A history of the art. The photographs show some of the best examples from private and public collections.
Author : Loy S. Harrell, Jr.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781440224140
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.
Author : William C. Reeve
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780773570115
An avid outdoorsman, Pringle began carving decoys in 1898 and in 1928 set himself the goal of producing the best rig of decoys in the world. Between 1929 and 1946, employing his skills as a commercial artist and going to great lengths to ensure the utmost accuracy, he fashioned approximately 120 of what many now consider to be among the finest examples of decoy art. But because he carved exclusively for his own use and made only a few for close friends, Pringle's birds remained largely unknown until recently.
Author : Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781135956158
For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.
Author : Arthur Cleveland Bent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Birds
ISBN : MINN:31951000115760T
Author : Joel Barber
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781568331454
History and collecting of American decoys. Includes chapters on Indian bird lures, history of duck hunting, European fowling methods, and the making of decoys.