Joel barber decoy book

Barbers groundbreaking book wild fowl decoys 1934 was the first to identify the importance of decoys as a uniquely american art form. Six decoy books by copley fine art auctions 1629408. The book includes images of decoys designed and made by barber himself. Barbers 1934 volume as long been a standard for carving and molding duck and geese decoys. Joel barber is recognized among decoy collectors and historians as being among the very first persons to stimulate the study and collection of working decoys. Kory rogers presentation at the peoria riverfront museum on joel barber in conjunction with our exhibition american decoy. Recommend you start with joel barber s wild fowl decoys. An architect in new york city, barber established the first recorded decoy museum, shanty museum of old decoys on his property in wilton. Barbers interest in them started when he found a battered decoy in a loft on long island. Wild fowl decoys has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. It remained, however, for a new york architectjoel barberto create for decoys the place they deserve in american folk art.

This book now will do double duty with bird hunters and antiques hunters. Later he wrote a definitive book on the subject, and his collection became the yardstick by which all others were judged. This monographic exhibition is the first of its kind to focus on the life and artwork of architect, author, illustrator, and pioneering decoy collector joel d. Tragically, however, the decoys were never delivered to barbers home. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stimulated by this find, he began to search for more such relics. The text offers numerous pictures as well as patterns and loads of advice on creating the decoys and deploying them, along with information on the real birds. Wildfowl decoys by joel barber 1937 for sale online. He also wrote a lesser known work of short stories and poetry, long shore, based on his experiences as an outdoorsman in new england. Wild fowl decoys by barber, joel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In september 1944, thirtyfour decoys from joel barbers legendary collection were picked up by a moving company garrigan moving and storage, 230 e.