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  • Canada Goose Decoy, Roswell E. Bliss (1887-1967)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 193

    Canada Goose Decoy, Roswell E. Bliss (1887-1967)

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Broadbill Pair
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 194

    Broadbill Pair

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Sleeping Canvasback Decoy
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 195

    Sleeping Canvasback Decoy

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Rare Surf Scoter Decoy, Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949)
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 196

    Rare Surf Scoter Decoy, Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (187...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • The Modern Canvasback Drake Decoy, Joel D. Barber (1876-1952)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 197

    The Modern Canvasback Drake Decoy, Joel D. Barber (1876...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • The Modern Broadbill Drake Decoy, Joel D. Barber (1876-1952)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 198

    The Modern Broadbill Drake Decoy, Joel D. Barber (1876-...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Swimming Merganser Decoy
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 199

    Swimming Merganser Decoy

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Hollow Black Duck Decoy
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 200

    Hollow Black Duck Decoy

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $18,000
    Lot 201

    Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952...

    Est.
    $14,000 - $18,000
  • Early Golden Plover Decoy, Herbert F. Hatch (1877-1951)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 202

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

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Early Golden Plover Decoy, Franklin Pierce Chadwick (1854-1939) Rig
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 203

    Early Golden Plover Decoy, Franklin Pierce Chadwick (18...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Eskimo Curlew Decoy, W. S. Morton (1809-1871) Rig
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 204

    Eskimo Curlew Decoy, W. S. Morton (1809-1871) Rig

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Swimming Black Duck Decoy, Franklin Pierce Wright (1854-1939)
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 205

    Swimming Black Duck Decoy, Franklin Pierce Wright (1854...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Running Yellowlegs Decoy, Thomas H. Gelston (1850-1924)
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 206

    Running Yellowlegs Decoy, Thomas H. Gelston (1850-1924)...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Duck Hunter
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 207

    Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Duck Hunter

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Pointer Dog
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 208

    Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Pointer Dog

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Four Mallards
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 209

    Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Four Mallards

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Carl Rungius (1869-1959) Scanning the Horizon
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 210

    Carl Rungius (1869-1959) Scanning the Horizon

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • George Catlin (1796-1872) The Snow-Shoe Dance
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 211

    George Catlin (1796-1872) The Snow-Shoe Dance

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Terrell O'Brien (20th-21st Centuries) High Country Legend
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 212

    Terrell O'Brien (20th-21st Centuries) High Country Lege...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Damn the Wind
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 213

    William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Damn the Wind

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Dave Hodges (b. 1949) Rocky Mountain Royal
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 214

    Dave Hodges (b. 1949) Rocky Mountain Royal

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Smew or "White Nun" Decoy, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 215

    Smew or "White Nun" Decoy, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Early Oversized Eider with Mussel in Mouth, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 216

    Early Oversized Eider with Mussel in Mouth, Mark S. McN...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Canvasback Pair, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 217

    Canvasback Pair, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Root-Head American Egret, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 218

    Root-Head American Egret, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Long-Billed Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 219

    Long-Billed Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Golden Plover with Wire Legs, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 220

    Golden Plover with Wire Legs, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Early Reaching Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 221

    Early Reaching Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Running Sandpiper, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 222

    Running Sandpiper, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • New Jersey-Style Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 223

    New Jersey-Style Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Red Knot, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 224

    Red Knot, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Whimbrel, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 225

    Whimbrel, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Virginia Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 226

    Virginia Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Long-Billed Dowitcher, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 227

    Long-Billed Dowitcher, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Black-Bellied Plover, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 228

    Black-Bellied Plover, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Miniature Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 229

    Miniature Curlew, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Gargatha-Style Hooded Merganser Drake, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 230

    Gargatha-Style Hooded Merganser Drake, Mark S. McNair (...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Flying Curlew Plaque, Reggie Birch (b. 1953)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 231

    Flying Curlew Plaque, Reggie Birch (b. 1953)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Covey of Bob White Quail Carvings, John Vulcani
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 232

    Covey of Bob White Quail Carvings, John Vulcani

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Pintail Hen, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 233

    Pintail Hen, William C. Gibian (b. 1946)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Greg Beecham (b. 1954) Canada Geese
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 234

    Greg Beecham (b. 1954) Canada Geese

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Douglas Allen (b. 1935) Group of Geese
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 235

    Douglas Allen (b. 1935) Group of Geese

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Thomas Aquinas Daly (b. 1937) Hayfield at Dusk
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 236

    Thomas Aquinas Daly (b. 1937) Hayfield at Dusk

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905) Two Paintings
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 237

    Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905) Two Paintings

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905) Ducks
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 238

    Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905) Ducks

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Carl Jutz (German, 1838-1916) Two Genre Scenes
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 239

    Carl Jutz (German, 1838-1916) Two Genre Scenes

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Herman Palmer (1894-1946) Two Tiger Drawings
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 240

    Herman Palmer (1894-1946) Two Tiger Drawings

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000

Auction Description

The Winter Sale 2021, Day 1 by Copley Fine Art Auctions
The Winter Sale 2021, featuring 600 lots of the finest decoys, bird and fish carvings, paintings, prints, and bronzes, will be held Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20. The auction will present offerings from single-owner estates which include several of the nation’s top decoy and sporting art collections. Properties have been sourced directly from the collections of Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr., a New York City museum, Kroghie Andresen, Len Carnaghi, John Dillon, William K. du Pont, Dale W. Farrell, Ted and Judy Harmon, Dwight Miller, Dr. Leonard O. Oden, and Herb Wetanson. Provenance listings will include important works from the collections of m Walter L. Bush, Donal C. O’Brien Jr., William J. Mackey Jr., Dr. James McCleery, Adele Earnest, William H. Purnell Jr., and Joel Barber, among many others. Read more
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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 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 shipping 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

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 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
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.