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  • The du Pont 1936 Canvasback Hen Decoy, The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 293

    The du Pont 1936 Canvasback Hen Decoy, The Ward Brother...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • The du Pont 1936 Canvasback Drake Decoy, The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 294

    The du Pont 1936 Canvasback Drake Decoy, The Ward Broth...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Humpback Pintail Drake Decoy, The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 295

    Humpback Pintail Drake Decoy, The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • The du Pont Canada Goose Pair, The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $35,000 - $45,000
    Lot 296

    The du Pont Canada Goose Pair, The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $35,000 - $45,000
  • Preening Snow Goose, The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 297

    Preening Snow Goose, The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Brant Pair, The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 298

    Brant Pair, The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Canvasback Pair, The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000
    Lot 299

    Canvasback Pair, The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
  • Ruddy Duck Pair, The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000
    Lot 300

    Ruddy Duck Pair, The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
  • The du Pont Preening Curlew, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $60,000 - $90,000
    Lot 301

    The du Pont Preening Curlew, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-195...

    Est.
    $60,000 - $90,000
  • Broadbill Pair, Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 302

    Broadbill Pair, Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • The Mackey Hudson Flying Merganser, Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949)
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 303

    The Mackey Hudson Flying Merganser, Ira D. Hudson (1873...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Swimming Merganser Pair
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 304

    Swimming Merganser Pair

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Early Black Duck Pair
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 305

    Early Black Duck Pair

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Hollow Swimming Brant Pair, Birdsall Ridgeway (1880-1952)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 306

    Hollow Swimming Brant Pair, Birdsall Ridgeway (1880-195...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Large Punt Gun
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 307

    Large Punt Gun

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • White Punt Gun
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 308

    White Punt Gun

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • J. E. Evans Waterfowl Gun
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 309

    J. E. Evans Waterfowl Gun

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Waterfowl Gun
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 310

    Waterfowl Gun

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Iron Wing Redhead, Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 311

    Iron Wing Redhead, Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Iron Wing Ruddy Duck
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 312

    Iron Wing Ruddy Duck

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Swimming Iron Wing Brant Pair, Elizabeth City Foundry
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 313

    Swimming Iron Wing Brant Pair, Elizabeth City Foundry

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Three Iron Wing Scoter
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 314

    Three Iron Wing Scoter

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Iron Wing Brant Pair, McAvity's Foundry
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 315

    Iron Wing Brant Pair, McAvity's Foundry

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Swimming Iron Wing Goose
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 316

    Swimming Iron Wing Goose

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Three Iron Wing Ducks
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 317

    Three Iron Wing Ducks

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Four Powder Kegs
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 318

    Four Powder Kegs

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Three Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 319

    Three Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Three Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 320

    Three Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Two Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 321

    Two Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Five Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 322

    Five Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Five Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 323

    Five Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Five Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 324

    Five Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Five Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 325

    Five Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Five Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 326

    Five Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Five Powder Tins
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 327

    Five Powder Tins

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Five Powder Containers
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 328

    Five Powder Containers

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Two Upper Bay Canvasback Drakes
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 329

    Two Upper Bay Canvasback Drakes

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Canvasback Trio, John B. Graham (1822-1912)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 330

    Canvasback Trio, John B. Graham (1822-1912)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Early Sleeping Teal Decoy, Capt. Richard W. Davids (1825-1863)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 331

    Early Sleeping Teal Decoy, Capt. Richard W. Davids (182...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Hollow Preening Goose Decoy, Birdsall Ridgeway (1880-1952)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 332

    Hollow Preening Goose Decoy, Birdsall Ridgeway (1880-19...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Miniature Flying Swan, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 333

    Miniature Flying Swan, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Two Miniature Geese, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 334

    Two Miniature Geese, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Two Miniature Wood Ducks, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 335

    Two Miniature Wood Ducks, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-196...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Three Miniature Diving Ducks, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 336

    Three Miniature Diving Ducks, James Joseph Ahearn (1904...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Miniature Ruffed Grouse, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 337

    Miniature Ruffed Grouse, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Two Miniature Passenger Pigeons, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 338

    Two Miniature Passenger Pigeons, James Joseph Ahearn (1...

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Ten Miniature Quail, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 339

    Ten Miniature Quail, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000
  • Four Miniature Snipe, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
    Estimate
    $100 - $10,000
    Lot 340

    Four Miniature Snipe, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)

    Est.
    $100 - $10,000

Auction Description

The Winter Sale 2021, Day 2 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
Copley Fine Art Auctions

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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.