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  • The Sherer Snipe, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $24,000
    Lot 97

    The Sherer Snipe, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

    Est.
    $18,000 - $24,000
  • Rare Semi-Palmated Plover, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $24,000
    Lot 98

    Rare Semi-Palmated Plover, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)...

    Est.
    $18,000 - $24,000
  • Exceptional Woodcock, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 99

    Exceptional Woodcock, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • The Sherer Running Willet Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 100

    The Sherer Running Willet Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Exceptional Swimming Red-Breasted Merganser Drake Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 101

    Exceptional Swimming Red-Breasted Merganser Drake Decoy...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Exceptional Swimming Red-Breasted Merganser Hen Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 102

    Exceptional Swimming Red-Breasted Merganser Hen Decoy, ...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Miniature Wild Turkey Pair with Poults, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 103

    Miniature Wild Turkey Pair with Poults, Allen J. King (...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Miniature Dove Pair with Chicks, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 104

    Miniature Dove Pair with Chicks, Allen J. King (1878-19...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Miniature Bobwhite Quail Pair with Chicks, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 105

    Miniature Bobwhite Quail Pair with Chicks, Allen J. Kin...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Miniature Woodcock Pair with Chicks, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 106

    Miniature Woodcock Pair with Chicks, Allen J. King (187...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Miniature Ruffed Grouse Pair with Chicks, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 107

    Miniature Ruffed Grouse Pair with Chicks, Allen J. King...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Miniature Pheasant Pair, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 108

    Miniature Pheasant Pair, Allen J. King (1878-1963)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Miniature Wood Duck Pair with Ducklings, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 109

    Miniature Wood Duck Pair with Ducklings, Allen J. King ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Miniature Mallard Pair with Ducklings, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 110

    Miniature Mallard Pair with Ducklings, Allen J. King (1...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Miniature Mallard Pair, Allen J. King (1878-1963)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 111

    Miniature Mallard Pair, Allen J. King (1878-1963)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kankakee Pintail Drake Decoy, Herman R. Trinosky (1874-1956) Rig
    Estimate
    $100,000 - $150,000
    Lot 112

    Kankakee Pintail Drake Decoy, Herman R. Trinosky (1874-...

    Est.
    $100,000 - $150,000
  • The "Masterworks" Cashwell-Rig Black Duck Decoy, G. Bert Graves (1880-1956)
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 113

    The "Masterworks" Cashwell-Rig Black Duck Decoy, G. Ber...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Blue-Winged Teal Hen Decoy, Robert Elliston (1847-1925)
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 114

    Blue-Winged Teal Hen Decoy, Robert Elliston (1847-1925)...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • The "Masterworks" Early Redhead Drake Decoy, Fred Allen (1838-1912)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 115

    The "Masterworks" Early Redhead Drake Decoy, Fred Allen...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • The "Masterworks" Elliston Preening Mallard Decoy, Robert Elliston (1847-1925)
    Estimate
    $100,000 - $150,000
    Lot 116

    The "Masterworks" Elliston Preening Mallard Decoy, Robe...

    Est.
    $100,000 - $150,000
  • The Parmalee and Loomis Graves Mallard Pair, G. Bert Graves (1880-1956)
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $24,000
    Lot 117

    The Parmalee and Loomis Graves Mallard Pair, G. Bert Gr...

    Est.
    $18,000 - $24,000
  • The "Masterworks" Perdew Wood Duck Pair, Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $40,000
    Lot 118

    The "Masterworks" Perdew Wood Duck Pair, Charles H. Per...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $40,000
  • The McCleery Slope-Breast Mallard Hen Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 119

    The McCleery Slope-Breast Mallard Hen Decoy, Mason Deco...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • The McCleery G.K. Schmidt Rig Mallard Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 120

    The McCleery G.K. Schmidt Rig Mallard Pair, Mason Decoy...

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • The Delph Perdew Crow Call, Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 121

    The Delph Perdew Crow Call, Charles H. Perdew (1874-196...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Chautauqua Fish Decoy with Jigging Stick
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 122

    Chautauqua Fish Decoy with Jigging Stick

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • High-Crowned Goldeneye Drake Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 123

    High-Crowned Goldeneye Drake Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Willet Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 124

    Willet Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Dowitcher Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 125

    Dowitcher Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Red Knot Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 126

    Red Knot Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Blue-Winged Teal Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 127

    Blue-Winged Teal Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Challenge-Grade Mallard Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 128

    Challenge-Grade Mallard Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • High-Head Canvasback Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 129

    High-Head Canvasback Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-19...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • "Challenge" Black Duck Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 130

    "Challenge" Black Duck Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Black Duck Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 131

    Black Duck Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Premier Broadbill Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 132

    Premier Broadbill Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Challenge-Grade Bluebill Hen Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 133

    Challenge-Grade Bluebill Hen Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Tack-Eye Mallard Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 134

    Tack-Eye Mallard Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Glass-Eye Blue-Winged Teal Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 135

    Glass-Eye Blue-Winged Teal Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Mallard Pair, J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 136

    Mallard Pair, J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Rare Mallard Drake Decoy, Harvey Stevens (1847-1894)
    Estimate
    $7,500 - $9,500
    Lot 137

    Rare Mallard Drake Decoy, Harvey Stevens (1847-1894)

    Est.
    $7,500 - $9,500
  • The McCleery King Merganser Decoy, Joe King (1835-1913)
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 138

    The McCleery King Merganser Decoy, Joe King (1835-1913)...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • The Mackey Barkalow Yellowlegs Decoy, J. Lewis Barkalow (1875-1960)
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 139

    The Mackey Barkalow Yellowlegs Decoy, J. Lewis Barkalow...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Mackey-O'Brien Barkalow Peep Decoy, J. Lewis Barkalow (1875-1960)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000
    Lot 140

    Mackey-O'Brien Barkalow Peep Decoy, J. Lewis Barkalow (...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
  • Redhead Drake Decoy, Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920)
    Estimate
    $6,500 - $8,500
    Lot 141

    Redhead Drake Decoy, Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920)

    Est.
    $6,500 - $8,500
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983), Waiting for the Rise
    Estimate
    $50,000 - $80,000
    Lot 142

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983), Waiting for the Rise

    Est.
    $50,000 - $80,000
  • Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983), Salmon Fishing
    Estimate
    $60,000 - $90,000
    Lot 143

    Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983), Salmon Fishing

    Est.
    $60,000 - $90,000
  • Ernest L. Ipsen (1869-1951), My First Salmon
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 144

    Ernest L. Ipsen (1869-1951), My First Salmon

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000

Auction Description

The Sporting Sale 2021, Day 1 by Copley Fine Art Auctions
Copley’s Sporting Sale 2021 will be live-streamed on July 9 and 10th and will be headlined by the Johnson Collection of American Bird Decoys. The two-day sale will feature 500 lots of the finest sporting and wildlife art, antique decoys, and fish carvings. Read more
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Plymouth, MA 02360
United States

cinnie@copleyart.com

Phone:+16175360030

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 23.00
$1,000,000 18.00

Bid Increments

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$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000

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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 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. Read more

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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 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.