Each a watercolor on paper; includes an image of two mallards, 1948, signed and dated at lower right (9 3/4 x 7 1/8 in.); and Lesser Scaup Drake, 1947, signed and dated at lower right, inscribed en verso (12 x 14 1/4 in.)

Duane Raver was a successful and sought after southern wildlife artist. Born in Iowa, he earned a bachelor's degree in fishery biology from the University of Iowa. Shortly after graduating, at the urging of a friend, Raver accepted a job with the newly formed NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

In 1960, Raver became editor of Wildlife in North Carolina, a position he held until retiring in 1979. His exceptionally detailed and creative work has been featured in numerous other publications, including the seminal guide Fishes of the Southeast United States. Raver has been the NC Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Artist of the Year four times and been honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

The first with mat burn, the second with toning and crease to the centerfold, some creasing and wear at the corners, staining to the sheet.