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  • Miniature Woodcock by Wendell Gilley (1904-1983)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 365

    Miniature Woodcock by Wendell Gilley (1904-1983)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Miniature Woodcock by George Strunk (b. 1958)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 366

    Miniature Woodcock by George Strunk (b. 1958)

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Miniature Grouse by Stan Sparre (1923-2011)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 367

    Miniature Grouse by Stan Sparre (1923-2011)

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Woodcock by Roger C. Mitchell (b. 1944)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 368

    Woodcock by Roger C. Mitchell (b. 1944)

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Woodcock by David B. Ward (1947-2020)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 369

    Woodcock by David B. Ward (1947-2020)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Miniature Flying Mallard by James Lapham (1909-1987)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 370

    Miniature Flying Mallard by James Lapham (1909-1987)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Miniature Woodcock by Eddie Wozny (b. 1959)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 371

    Miniature Woodcock by Eddie Wozny (b. 1959)

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Twelve Miniature Carvings
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 372

    Twelve Miniature Carvings

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hooded Merganser Pair by John A. Jarosz (1915-2008)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 373

    Hooded Merganser Pair by John A. Jarosz (1915-2008)

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two Miniature Waterfowl Carvings by James Lapham (1909-1987)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 374

    Two Miniature Waterfowl Carvings by James Lapham (1909-...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Chickadee by Ernest F. "Ernie" Muehlmatt (1927-2016)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 375

    Chickadee by Ernest F. "Ernie" Muehlmatt (1927-2016)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Baltimore Oriole by Peter Peltz (1915-2001)
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 376

    Baltimore Oriole by Peter Peltz (1915-2001)

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Miniature Black Duck by Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968)
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 377

    Miniature Black Duck by Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968)

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Chickadee
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 378

    Chickadee

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • McCleery Lapwing Pair, European
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 379

    McCleery Lapwing Pair, European

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • McCleery Wooden Clogs with Bird Heads
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 380

    McCleery Wooden Clogs with Bird Heads

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • High-Head Brant by Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 381

    High-Head Brant by Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Mackey Shorebird by Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1932)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 382

    Mackey Shorebird by Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1932)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Five Shorebirds
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 383

    Five Shorebirds

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • David H. Turner (b. 1961), Fox on Alert II
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Lot 384

    David H. Turner (b. 1961), Fox on Alert II

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,500
  • David H. Turner (b. 1961), Canvasback Bust
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 385

    David H. Turner (b. 1961), Canvasback Bust

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Adriano Manocchia (b. 1951), Deer in the Mist
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 386

    Adriano Manocchia (b. 1951), Deer in the Mist

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Lee Stroncek (b. 1952), Autumn in Gallatin Canyon
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 387

    Lee Stroncek (b. 1952), Autumn in Gallatin Canyon

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Peggy Watkins (b. 1963), Reflecting
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 388

    Peggy Watkins (b. 1963), Reflecting

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Chet Reneson (b. 1939), Setting Out Decoys
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 389

    Chet Reneson (b. 1939), Setting Out Decoys

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • John Loren Head (1913-1997), Why Quit Now
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 390

    John Loren Head (1913-1997), Why Quit Now

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • The "Ohio Decoys" Mallard
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $10,000
    Lot 391

    The "Ohio Decoys" Mallard

    Est.
    $6,000 - $10,000
  • Stanley Rig Blue-Winged Teal Pair
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 392

    Stanley Rig Blue-Winged Teal Pair

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • Stanley Rig Green-Winged Teal
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 393

    Stanley Rig Green-Winged Teal

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Green-Winged Teal
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 394

    Green-Winged Teal

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Canvasback
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 395

    Canvasback

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Teal Hen
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 396

    Teal Hen

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Canvasback
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 397

    Canvasback

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Calling Bluebill
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 398

    Calling Bluebill

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Clark Rig Canvasback, R. F. Clark Rig
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 399

    Clark Rig Canvasback, R. F. Clark Rig

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Duck-Head Call by Kinney & Harlow
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 400

    Duck-Head Call by Kinney & Harlow

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Flapping Bluebill
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 401

    Flapping Bluebill

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • The Stausmyer Rig Goose
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 402

    The Stausmyer Rig Goose

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Mallard
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 403

    Mallard

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • High-Head Canvasback Pair by Conrad Jacob Klopping (1894-1985)
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 404

    High-Head Canvasback Pair by Conrad Jacob Klopping (189...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • William H. Machen (1832-1911), Hanging Mallards
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 405

    William H. Machen (1832-1911), Hanging Mallards

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • William H. Machen (1832-1911), Green-Winged Teal
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 406

    William H. Machen (1832-1911), Green-Winged Teal

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • King Powder Co. (1850-1958), Quick Shot
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 407

    King Powder Co. (1850-1958), Quick Shot

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928), Setter Trio
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 408

    Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928), Setter Trio

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928), Austin Cartridge Co. Advertisement
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 409

    Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928), Austin Cartridge Co. ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Joseph Charles Godfrey Jr. (1900-1972), Illustrated Map of Dogs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 410

    Joseph Charles Godfrey Jr. (1900-1972), Illustrated Map...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Joseph Charles Godfrey Jr. (1900-1972), Big Game Fish Map
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 411

    Joseph Charles Godfrey Jr. (1900-1972), Big Game Fish M...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975), Two Waterfowl Maps
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 412

    Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975), Two Waterfowl Maps

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000

Auction Description

The Sporting Sale 2025, Day 2 by Copley Fine Art Auctions

The Sporting Sale 2025, consisting of over 600 lots, will offer buyers the opportunity to acquire antique and contemporary decoys, decorative carvings, paintings, prints, folk art, bronze sculptures, and fishing collectables. The two-day sale will feature iconic, never-before-offered decoys from the William J. Mackey Jr. and Dr. James M. McCleery Collections, as well as legendary carvings that once resided in the famous collections of Purnell, Starr, Hillman, O'Brien, Nelson, Brams, Hunter, Stavis, and Bob White.

The Sporting Sale also features a wide variety of fine art, with significant works that are fresh-to-market, a fine selection of contemporary artwork created by our talented stable of artists, such as Walter Matia, Ewoud de Groot, and Luke Frazier, and something for everyone with the sporting art greats, such as Aiden Ripley, Ogden Pleissner, Milton Weiler, and David Hagerbaumer.

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Copley Fine Art Auctions
Pembroke, MA 02359
United States

cinnie@copleyart.com

Phone:+1 6175360030

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

Copley does not offer in-house packing or shipping. For clients who require shipping, please complete the Shipping Release Form and return it with your payment. The form includes a list of shippers we frequently work with.

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Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

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% (18% for online bidding) 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 Except with respect to the guarantee for decoys as set forth below in paragraph 6, 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 The Copley decoy team is committed to accurately cataloging all decoys. To this end, all decoy lots in this catalog carry guaranteed condition reports. Copley encourages all potential bidders to contact our decoy specialists at least seven days before the auction with any questions or concerns regarding condition. In many cases, Copley will be able to provide X-ray and UV analysis on select lots. Please note that the auctioneer reserves the right to amend these written reports verbally from the podium at the time of sale. Please note that absentee bids may not be executed on decoys that are affected by any amended condition reports. Since opinions can differ in the matter of condition and age, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC will be the sole judge in the matter of refunds. If we fail to identify a flaw that significantly impacts the decoy’s value, the purchaser may return the decoy. Duration of Guarantee: Any request for refund of any decoy lot in the auction must be within 48 hours of receipt of the decoy. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to examine the decoy and identify in writing any flaw or flaws that significantly impact the value of the lot. In order to be eligible for the guarantee, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC must receive payment for the decoy within 7 days of the conclusion of the auction. Receipt of the decoy by the purchaser must take place no more than 21 days after the fall of the gavel. Please note that it is the purchaser’s responsibility to arrange pick-up or shipping of the lot. The guarantee in all cases will end 21 days after the fall of the gavel.

7 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.

8 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.

9 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 personally examine lots prior to the auction 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.

10 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.

11 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.

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

13 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.

14 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 up to four to five weeks for shipment.

15 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.

16 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

17 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.

18 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.

19 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.

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