Collectibles

Item Description

Beautiful, three-dimensional handcarved wood Red-breasted Merganser duck by local artisan and SFA Alumni Association Executive Director Emeritus, Bob Sitton. You might think it is the real thing! This is the 43rd year of Sitton Ducks. 

About the artist Bob Sitton:

I started carving in 1975 after reading an article in Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine. The name Sitton Ducks was created by my daughter Karen. Carving, for me, is a most relaxing hobby. Most of my decoys are carved from white cedar and basswood, which is shipped to me from Michigan. On occasion I have used cypress, Tupelo gum and other varieties of wood, but I prefer basswood and white cedar. 

I have never timed my process, and I am not sure I want to. Painting the ducks is the most difficult part for me. I use oils and mix my own colors. 

I was a coach and teacher for 14 years at Cushing High School, C.E. King High School and Klein High School in the Houston area. Fully retiring in 2005, after 33 years as Director of the Alumni Association for Stephen F. Austin State University; the last seven years as part-time Director of Public Relations for the Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association. 

I am grateful to the Lord for the simple talent He has given me. Sitton Ducks have appeared in a nation wide UPI story and have been featured in Southwest Airlines magazine and Defense Electronics magazine. They have also been featured on "The Eyes of Texas", "Texas Country Reporter", Joan Hallmarks "Proud of East Texas" and several other TV shows. 

Carving ducks has opened many doors for me, and I am pleased that people throughout the world own my decoys. I enjoy talking to people about my hobby and Stephen F. Austin State University.

Item Special Note

Please bid carefully because a portion of the auction proceeds will fund scholarships for SFA students. 

The SFA Alumni Association accepts your bid as a promise to pay. No Refunds, No Exchanges - No Exceptions.

IMPORTANT:

The winning bidders will have their credit card on file charged by October 27, 2017

All winning bidders will receive an email notification of a winning bid. You will be contacted within 10 business days to determine how you will receive your item. Receipt of your item(s) will be handled by:

• Items are available for pick up at the Alumni Center no earlier than October 27, 2017 and no later than November 30, 2017.
• Shipping/Handling is NOT included in the final bidding price. If shipment of your item is required, please contact the Alumni Association for shipping costs at 936-468-3407. All shipments will be sent by November 30, 2017.
• Once item is paid for winners will have until 11/30/2017 to pick up items or arrange shipping. Items not picked up or shipped by 12/01/2017 will be held and put in the 2018 auction.