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  • Green-Winged Teal Drake Decoy, Leo H. McIntosh (1953-2007)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 285

    Green-Winged Teal Drake Decoy, Leo H. McIntosh (1953-20...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    E
  • Wood Duck Pair Decoy, George Strunk (b. 1958)
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 286

    Wood Duck Pair Decoy, George Strunk (b. 1958)

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    E
  • Exceedingly Rare Dove Decoy, Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1945)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 287

    Exceedingly Rare Dove Decoy, Chauncey Wheeler (1888-194...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    E
  • Hollow Bluebill Pair Decoy, James Adam "Addie" Nichol (1864-1929)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 288

    Hollow Bluebill Pair Decoy, James Adam "Addie" Nichol (...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
    E
  • Early and Important Canada Goose Decoy, George Warin (1830-1905)
    Estimate
    $16,000 - $22,000
    Lot 289

    Early and Important Canada Goose Decoy, George Warin (1...

    Est.
    $16,000 - $22,000
    E
  • Rare Preening Bluebill Decoy, C. William Chrysler (1870-1940)
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 290

    Rare Preening Bluebill Decoy, C. William Chrysler (1870...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
    E
  • Hooded Merganser Pair Decoy, C. William Chrysler (1870-1940)
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $18,000
    Lot 291

    Hooded Merganser Pair Decoy, C. William Chrysler (1870-...

    Est.
    $14,000 - $18,000
    E
  • Rare Hollow Mallard Drake Decoy, William Hart (1875-1946)
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $18,000
    Lot 292

    Rare Hollow Mallard Drake Decoy, William Hart (1875-194...

    Est.
    $14,000 - $18,000
    E
  • Pair of Important Pintail Decoys, Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 293

    Pair of Important Pintail Decoys, Richard "Fresh Air Di...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
    E
  • Pair of Swimming Mallard Hen Decoys
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 294

    Pair of Swimming Mallard Hen Decoys

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    E
  • Standing Green-Winged Teal
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 295

    Standing Green-Winged Teal

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
    E
  • Preening Bluebill Pair, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 296

    Preening Bluebill Pair, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    E
  • Black-Bellied Plover, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 297

    Black-Bellied Plover, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    E
  • Mourning Dove, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 298

    Mourning Dove, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    E
  • Preening Blue-Winged Teal, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 299

    Preening Blue-Winged Teal, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    E
  • Lapwing Decoy
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 300

    Lapwing Decoy

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    E
  • Golden Plover Decoy, Mr. Bronsdon
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 301

    Golden Plover Decoy, Mr. Bronsdon

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    E
  • Three Whistles and a Call
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 302

    Three Whistles and a Call

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
    E
  • Pair of Golden Plover Decoys, Sherman or Simmons Chandler
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 303

    Pair of Golden Plover Decoys, Sherman or Simmons Chandl...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    E
  • Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, George H. Boyd (1873-1941)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 304

    Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, George H. Boyd (1873-1941)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    E
  • Black Duck Decoy, George H. Boyd (1873-1941)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 305

    Black Duck Decoy, George H. Boyd (1873-1941)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
    E
  • Black Duck Decoy, George H. Boyd (1873-1941)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 306

    Black Duck Decoy, George H. Boyd (1873-1941)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    E
  • Rare Golden Plover Trio of Decoys, Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 307

    Rare Golden Plover Trio of Decoys, Joseph W. Lincoln (1...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    E
  • Running Yellowlegs Decoy
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 308

    Running Yellowlegs Decoy

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    E
  • Sanderling Decoy
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 309

    Sanderling Decoy

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    E
  • Mackey-Lincoln Yellowlegs Decoy, Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 310

    Mackey-Lincoln Yellowlegs Decoy, Joseph W. Lincoln (185...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    E
  • Golden Plover Decoy, Mr. Harris
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 311

    Golden Plover Decoy, Mr. Harris

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    E
  • Golden Plover Decoy, W. S. Morton (1809-1871) Rig
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 312

    Golden Plover Decoy, W. S. Morton (1809-1871) Rig

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    E
  • High-Head Willet Decoy
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 313

    High-Head Willet Decoy

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
    E
  • Early Hollow Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $14,000
    Lot 314

    Early Hollow Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, A. Elmer Crowe...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $14,000
    E
  • Gunning Yellowlegs Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 315

    Gunning Yellowlegs Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    E
  • Exceedingly Rare Eskimo Curlew Decoy, Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938)
    Estimate
    $6,500 - $8,500
    Lot 316

    Exceedingly Rare Eskimo Curlew Decoy, Joseph W. Lincoln...

    Est.
    $6,500 - $8,500
    E
  • Golden Plover Decoy, Herbert F. Hatch (1877-1951)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 317

    Golden Plover Decoy, Herbert F. Hatch (1877-1951)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    E
  • Cork Bluebill Decoy, Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 318

    Cork Bluebill Decoy, Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
    E
  • Merganser Hen Decoy, Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 319

    Merganser Hen Decoy, Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    E
  • Oversize Black Duck Decoy, Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938)
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 320

    Oversize Black Duck Decoy, Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    E
  • Herring Gull Decoy
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 321

    Herring Gull Decoy

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    E
  • Long-Tailed Hen Decoy, William Minor
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 322

    Long-Tailed Hen Decoy, William Minor

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
    E
  • Three Wildfowler Jewelry Boxes, Wildfowler Decoys (1939-1957)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 323

    Three Wildfowler Jewelry Boxes, Wildfowler Decoys (1939...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
    E
  • High-Head Long-Tailed Duck Decoy
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 324

    High-Head Long-Tailed Duck Decoy

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    E
  • Long-Tailed Drake Decoy
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 325

    Long-Tailed Drake Decoy

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    E
  • Long-Tailed Drake Decoy
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 326

    Long-Tailed Drake Decoy

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    E
  • Three Hollow Ice or Field Geese Decoys, John Brooks (1879-1962)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 327

    Three Hollow Ice or Field Geese Decoys, John Brooks (18...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    E
  • Outstanding Eider Hen Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 328

    Outstanding Eider Hen Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilso...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
    E
  • Feeding Rocking-Head Black Duck Decoy with Mussel, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $18,000
    Lot 329

    Feeding Rocking-Head Black Duck Decoy with Mussel, Augu...

    Est.
    $14,000 - $18,000
    E
  • Long-Tailed Drake Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 330

    Long-Tailed Drake Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
    E
  • Pair of Goldeneye Decoys, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 331

    Pair of Goldeneye Decoys, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    E
  • White-Winged Scoter Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950)
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 332

    White-Winged Scoter Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
    E

Auction Description

The Sporting Sale 2019 by Copley Fine Art Auctions
Copley Fine Art Auctions, the nation’s premier decoy and sporting art auction house, will host their annual Sporting Sale on July 25, 2019. The sale will offer the opportunity to see and take home world-class paintings and fine bird carvings. The auction will be held at the Hotel 1620, located on Plymouth’s bustling waterfront. Items will be available to preview Wednesday, July 24 from 5–7 p.m. and Thursday, July 25 from 8:30–10 a.m. The live auction will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 25. The sale features The Harmon "Dust Jacket" Plover Trio and Session I of the Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, as well as selections from the collections of Jim Cook, Donald Kirson, Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry, Herb Wetanson, and the Estate of Mary Ann Reed. Read more
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Plymouth, MA 02360
United States

cinnie@copleyart.com

Phone:+16175360030

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 23.00
$1,000,000 18.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000

Shipping Info

Shipping info

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 not pick up their items at the sale. Items will be available for pick up by appointment or by shippers five days after the sale.
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Terms & Conditions

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 950 50
1,000 – 2,400 100
2,500 – 4,750 250
5,000 – 9,500 500
10,000 – 24,000 1,000
25,000 – 47,500 2,500
50,000 – 95,000 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.