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  • Premiere Grade Blue-Winged Teal Drake Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 97

    Premiere Grade Blue-Winged Teal Drake Mason Decoy Facto...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Premiere Grade Green-Winged Teal Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 98

    Premiere Grade Green-Winged Teal Hen Mason Decoy Factor...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Robin Snipe Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 99

    Robin Snipe Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Black-Bellied Plover Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 100

    Black-Bellied Plover Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Early Premiere Grade Black Duck Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 101

    Early Premiere Grade Black Duck Mason Decoy Factory (18...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Wood Pigeon Pair Harry E. Boddy
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 102

    Wood Pigeon Pair Harry E. Boddy

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Blue-Winged Teal Hen Judge Glenn J. Cameron (1882-1958)
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 103

    Blue-Winged Teal Hen Judge Glenn J. Cameron (1882-1958)...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,400
  • Long-Billed Curlew Christo Earnest
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 104

    Long-Billed Curlew Christo Earnest

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Break of Day - Pintails
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 105

    Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Break of Day - Pintails

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Sunset - Black Ducks
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 106

    Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Sunset - Black Ducks

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • John Whorf (1903-1959) Early Morning, East Harbor
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 107

    John Whorf (1903-1959) Early Morning, East Harbor

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Mallards
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 108

    Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Mallards

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Canvasbacks
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 109

    Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Canvasbacks

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Storm Warning
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 110

    William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Storm Warning

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Harry Curieux Adamson (1916-2012) Medina County Impressions
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $40,000
    Lot 111

    Harry Curieux Adamson (1916-2012) Medina County Impress...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $40,000
  • Harry Curieux Adamson (1916-2012) Evening Flotilla - Canvasbacks
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 112

    Harry Curieux Adamson (1916-2012) Evening Flotilla - Ca...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Harry Curieux Adamson (1916-2012) Canvasbacks
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 113

    Harry Curieux Adamson (1916-2012) Canvasbacks

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • George Cope (1855-1929) Canvasback on a Door
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 114

    George Cope (1855-1929) Canvasback on a Door

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Thomas Aquinas Daly (b. 1937) Bay Ducks with Redheads
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 115

    Thomas Aquinas Daly (b. 1937) Bay Ducks with Redheads

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Thomas Aquinas Daly (b. 1937) River Guide on a Big Pool
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 116

    Thomas Aquinas Daly (b. 1937) River Guide on a Big Pool...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Study for Big Fish Rise
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 117

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Study for Big Fish Rise

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Riverman
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 118

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Riverman

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Salmon Guide
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 119

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Salmon Guide

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Reflections
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 120

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Reflections

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) The River at Evening
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 121

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) The River at Evening

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) The River Blind
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 122

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) The River Blind

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Down's Gulch
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 123

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Down's Gulch

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Rivermen
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $70,000
    Lot 124

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Rivermen

    Est.
    $40,000 - $70,000
  • Chet Reneson (b. 1934) Coming Ashore
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 125

    Chet Reneson (b. 1934) Coming Ashore

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Lynne R. Moore (English, 20th Century) Set of Three Game Shooting Watercolors
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 126

    Lynne R. Moore (English, 20th Century) Set of Three Gam...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-1979) Flock of Male and Female Eider
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 127

    Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-1979) Flock of Male...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-1979) Three Works
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 128

    Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-1979) Three Works

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-1979) Partridges
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 129

    Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-1979) Partridges

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • William Broderick (English, 1814-1888) Three Hobbies on a Branch
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 130

    William Broderick (English, 1814-1888) Three Hobbies on...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Edwin Penny (English, b. 1930) Barn Owl
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 131

    Edwin Penny (English, b. 1930) Barn Owl

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Robert Verity Clem (1933-2010) Sanderlings and Piping Plover
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 132

    Robert Verity Clem (1933-2010) Sanderlings and Piping P...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Arthur B. Singer (1917-1990) Tanagers and Euphonia
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 133

    Arthur B. Singer (1917-1990) Tanagers and Euphonia

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • John P. O'Neill (b. 1942) Hummingbirds
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 134

    John P. O'Neill (b. 1942) Hummingbirds

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Arthur B. Singer (1917-1990) Plovers and Turnstones
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 135

    Arthur B. Singer (1917-1990) Plovers and Turnstones

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • after John James Audubon (1785-1851) Virginian Partridge, (No. 16, Plate LXXVI), 1830
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $20,000
    Lot 136

    after John James Audubon (1785-1851) Virginian Partridg...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $20,000
  • after John James Audubon (1785-1851) Dusky Duck, (No. 61, Plate CCCII)
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $10,000
    Lot 137

    after John James Audubon (1785-1851) Dusky Duck, (No. 6...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $10,000
  • Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Pintails in Flight
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 138

    Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Pintails in Flight

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Pheasants over Cornstalks
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 139

    Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Pheasants over Cornstalks...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Hans Albert Hochbaum (1911-1988) Suitors in Pursuit
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 140

    Hans Albert Hochbaum (1911-1988) Suitors in Pursuit

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Arthur D. Fuller (1889-1966) Leaping Black Duck
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 141

    Arthur D. Fuller (1889-1966) Leaping Black Duck

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Woodcock Pair
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 142

    Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Woodcock Pair

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Grouse Under Pines
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 143

    Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Grouse Under Pines

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Grouse on a Hard Pine
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $50,000
    Lot 144

    Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Grouse on a Hard Pine

    Est.
    $30,000 - $50,000

Auction Description

The Sporting Sale 2017, Day 1 by Copley Fine Art Auctions

This dynamic auction, featuring the Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection of Important American Sporting Art and Decoys, brings to the block more than 500 lots of American paintings, drawings, prints, folk art, and bird decoys. 

July 27, 1 PM EDT Lots 1-156, July 28, 11 AM EDT, Lots 157-501

Day 2 Catalogue: https://www.bidsquare.com/c/sporting-sale-2017-day-2

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Copley Fine Art Auctions does not handle the shipping of any items. Shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Once your payment has cleared, and we have received your authorized shipping release form items may be released for shipment. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items. Buyers should allow up to four weeks for shipment.
 
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT INTERNET BIDDERS MAY NOT PICK UP THEIR ITEMS AT THE SALE SITE. ITEMS CAN BE PICKED UP BY APPOINTMENT OR SHIPPED STARTING FIVE DAYS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE SALE
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1 Your bidding on items indicates your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions of sale by Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC. These terms are subject to amendment before or during the sale. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC operates as an agent of the seller only, and is not responsible in any way in the event the seller or buyer fails to fulfill their respective agreements. In all instances the auctioneer’s interpretation of these conditions is final and binding on all bidders.

2 All bids are per lot as numbered in the catalog unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer. The sales price shall consist of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, plus any applicable sales tax. A buyer’s premium of 20% (23% for online bidding) of the final bid price up to and including $1,000,000, plus 15% of the final bid price over $1,000,000, will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

3 The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that, in his opinion, is not commensurate with the value of the lot.

4 The auctioneer has the sole right to re-offer a lot and/or settle disputed bids. The record of sale kept by the auction house will be taken as final in the event of dispute. Additionally, items may be withdrawn at any time prior to the offering of each lot.

5 All goods are sold “as is” and all sales are final with no exchanges or refunds. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC and its consignors make no representations or warranties as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, the correctness of the catalog or other description of physical condition, quality, size, medium, importance, rarity, provenance or historical relevance of any property, and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. The purchaser assumes complete responsibility for items at the fall of the hammer.

6 Successful bidders are to pay for their purchases during or immediately after the sale or upon receipt of an invoice, unless other arrangements have been authorized in writing by the auction house. Payment may be made by cash or good check payable to Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC. The auction house reserves the right to hold property until checks clear. A monthly service charge of 1.5% will be added to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. A $50.00 fee will be added for returned checks. If a check fails to clear after the second deposit, the purchaser will be held responsible for any and all fees incurred until we have collected good funds. All bidders holding a valid Massachusetts or out of state resale number must provide their certificate or a copy thereof while registering. Failure to do so will subject the bidder to a mandatory 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax on purchases.

7 If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale, and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has failed to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

8 Condition reports are not included in this catalog. It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to examine lots and decide their level of interest. Neither the auctioneer, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC, nor the consignor is responsible for the accuracy of any printed or verbal descriptions. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC strongly encourages clients to attend our previews and auctions so as to best determine condition of lots. Due to the high volume of condition requests, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC reserves the right to reject requests at its sole discretion. All weights and measurements are approximate.

9 Some of the lots in this sale carry reserves or minimum selling prices. This is a confidential figure set by the consignor and the auction house below which a lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate, and the auction house will execute the reserve bids by bidding for the consignor. Estimates are subject to change at any time prior to the offering of each lot.

10 Absentee and telephone bids will be executed when possible as a convenience to customers: the auction house will not be held responsible for any errors or failures to accurately execute bids. All absentee and telephone bids must be received at least 24 hours before the start of the sale.

11 Buyers wishing to pick up items at the sale must do so by 5 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers wishing to pick up items after the auction at our office may do so only by appointment starting five days after the sale. We kindly ask that all items be removed from our warehouse within 30 days of auction end to avoid a $5 daily storage fee.

12 Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Upon request, we will provide a list of shippers who deliver within the United States and overseas. Once your payment has cleared, items may be released for shipment. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items. Buyers should allow up to four weeks for shipment.

13 Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC may, at its discretion and at the buyer’s request, package and ship sold items as directed by the purchaser. In such instances 1) the buyer shall prepay all related expenses, and 2) the buyer agrees that all packaging, handling and shipment is at the sole risk of the purchaser, and Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items. Buyer should allow four to five weeks for shipment.

14 Some property sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the United States, such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute delay or cancellation in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

15 Bidding increments will normally follow the pattern below, but may vary at the sole discretion of the auctioneer: Estimate Increment To 999.99 50 1,000 – 2,499.99 100 2,500 – 4,999.99 250 5,000 – 9,999.99 500 10,000 – 24,999.99 1,000 25,000 – 49,999.99 2,500 50,000 – 99,999.99 5,000 Over 100,000 at auctioneer’s discretion

16 Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC is the owner of the images of each lot offered for sale, and may use such images at any time at its sole discretion for advertising, publicity, and for archival purposes.

17 If you are bidding as an agent for another individual or company, and you execute a bid on behalf of someone else under your bidder number, then you are responsible for the settlement of that account.

18 In no event will the liability of Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

19 Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.