alex russell decorative decoys and shorebirds

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Wachapreague, Virginia



Decorative Decoys

Shown are styles I repeatedly do.
Each is carved and finished one at a time - by hand. None is machine produced.
Therefore, there may be slight variations from the pictures.


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All shipping charges reflect shipping within the continental United States.
For shipping elsewhere, I will email you with any additional cost.
Multiple orders could result in a lower total shipping cost
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Canvasback Drake
CANVASBACK DRAKE - CHESAPEAKE STYLE.

- Rounded body that is typical of the upper bay style with a contemporary carved "cheeky" HEAD style that this artist is known for. Layers of acrylic paint finished with two types of wax. Size is 6" wide x 16" long x 6" high. The HEN is finished in the same manner. The " ANTIQUED" versions have a distressed and aged surface created by painting with a special blend of oil paints and the use of heat. Finished with two types of wax. Glass eyes
...... $95.00 + 10.00 shipping
wide body Canvasback Drake
WIDE BODY CANVASBACK DRAKE

- Contemporary carved "cheeky" head, shaded around the glass eyes. Size is 7.5" wide x 16" long x 7 1/2" high. It is finished with layers of acrylic paint and two coats of wax. The finish has a slightly aged patina look.. The HEN is finished in the same manner. The "ANTIQUED" canvasback has a distressed and aged surface that is created by using a special blend of oil paint and finished with two types of wax.
.....$125.00 + 11.00 shipping
WOOD DUCK DRAKE

- Similar to a Chesapeake upper bay style with a more contemporary head. Decoy is 6" wide x 14" long x 7" high. Glass eyes. It is painted with acrylics and finished with two types of wax that give the surface a slightly aged look. The HEN is painted in same manner. The woodduck is also carved in the RESTING position. .
.....$150.00 + 12.50 shipping
Red Breasted Merganser
RED BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE

- Decoy is 6: wide x 16" long x 7" high with glass eyes. It is painted similar to a early Shourds style. Paints are layered coats of acrylic paint with two types of finishing wax for a slightly aged patina.
.......$95.00 + 10.00 shipping
Red Breasted Merganser Drake old style
OLD STYLE MERGANSER

- Contemporary carved "old style" Red Breasted Merganser Drake. He is painted with oils, treated in a way that portrays an aged surface and then finished with two types of wax. He has glass eyes and measures 6" wide x 20" long x 6.5" high, bill to tail. This bird is carved out of either white pine or white cedar
.......$125.00 + 11.00 shipping
Red Breasted Merganser Drake Hair Head Style
RED BREASTED MERGANSER, Hair Head Style

- A small merganser that is painted in a old style, with oils and "antiqued", and then finished with two types of wax. He is 14" long overall x 6" tall x 4" wide ( measurements may vary very slightly). The HEAD is very stylish and the comb is carved with the head block, not added to it.
.......$125.00 + 11.00 shipping
Loon Drake
LOON DRAKE

- Decoy is 6" wide x 16" long x 7.5 high with glass eyes. It is painted in a folksy manner using acrylic paints and two types of wax finish. The " ANTIQUED" loon has a distressed and aged surface that is created by using a special blend of oil paint and finished with two types of wax
......$95.00 + 10.00 shipping
MALLARD DRAKE - CHESAPEAKE STYLE
MALLARD DRAKE - CHESAPEAKE STYLE

- Upper bay style of rounded body with a contemporary carved "cheeky" head. Painted with layers of acrylic paint and blended greens in the head and finished with two types of wax for a slightly aged patina. Size is 6" wide x 16" long x 7" high with glass eyes. HEN is finished in a similar manner.
......$95.00 + 10.00 shipping
Bufflehead Drake
BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE - CHESAPEAKE STYLE

- Upper bay rounded body style with a contemporary style head. Painted with acrylics and finished with two types of wax for a slightly aged patina. Glass eyes.
......$95.00 + 10.00 shipping
Pintail Drake
PINTAIL DRAKE - CHESAPEAKE STYLE

- This contemporary decorative decoy combines the painting styles of several of the old time artists.. The painted surface is finished with two types of wax to give the bird a slightly aged look. The decoy is 5 1/2" wide x 8" tall x 17", approximately, long. and has glass eyes. The HEN is painted in a folksy manner.
.......$125.00 + 11.00 shipping
Ruddy Drake
RUDDY DUCK DRAKE

- This Decorative decoy is 3 1/2" wide x 4" tall x 8" long. Glass eyes. He is painted with acrylics and twice waxed for a slightly aged look.
...... $75.00 + 7.50 shipping
Tundra Swan in Repose
TUNDRA SWAN IN REPOSE

- Half sized, 7" wide x 11" approximately tall x 16", approximately long. Painted with oil paints that are treated in a special manner that create the surface appearance of a old weathered carving. It is finished with two coats of wax. Glass eyes. Special handling and shipping required on this carving and will be quoted at time destination is known. .... ......$195.00 + 15.00 shipping
Black Tundra Swan in Repose

BLACK TUNDRA SWAN IN REPOSE


- Half sized, 7" wide x 11" Approximately tall x 16" long. Painted with oil paints and finished in a manner to portray a slightly aged surface. Finished with two waxes. Same pattern as the white repose swan. Special handling and shipping required on this carving and will be quoted at time of delivery.
......... $195.00 + 15.00 shipping
Tundra Swan, Antiqued
TUNDRA SWAN "ANTIQUED"

- Half Size, 7" wide x 13" aprox. tall x 17" - 19" long, overall length depends on placement of head. Solid wood and painted with oils that are treated in a special manner that give the surface appearance of a old weathered decoy. Two coats of special wax. Glass eyes. Special handling and shipping required on this carving and will be quoted at the time of delivery.
........ $195.00 + 15.00 shipping

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