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May 2020 Decoy & Sporting Art Sale | Session One

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  • Very rare pair of bluewing teal, William Finch, circa 1900.
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000
    Lot 98

    Very rare pair of bluewing teal, William Finch, circa 1...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
  • Rare and early Canada goose, Nate Quillin, Rockwood, Michigan, 2nd half 19th century.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 99

    Rare and early Canada goose, Nate Quillin, Rockwood, Mi...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Christie Brothers, Saginaw Bay, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 100

    Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Christie Brothers, Saginaw...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Very rare mallard drake, Hays Finkle, Saginaw Bay, Michigan, circa 1900.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 101

    Very rare mallard drake, Hays Finkle, Saginaw Bay, Mich...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Canvasback drake, John Schweikart, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 102

    Canvasback drake, John Schweikart, Detroit, Michigan, c...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Ralph Reghi, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 103

    Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Ralph Reghi, Mt. Clemens, ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Classic canvasback drake, Ferdinand Bach, Detroit, Michigan.
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 105

    Classic canvasback drake, Ferdinand Bach, Detroit, Mich...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Pair of bluebills, John Zachman, Detroit, Michigan.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 106

    Pair of bluebills, John Zachman, Detroit, Michigan.

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Rare rigmate pair of redheads, Zeke McDonald, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 107

    Rare rigmate pair of redheads, Zeke McDonald, Detroit, ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Canada goose, Ralph Reghi, Detroit, Michigan.
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $1,750
    Lot 108

    Canada goose, Ralph Reghi, Detroit, Michigan.

    Est.
    $1,250 - $1,750
  • Rare pair of teal, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, circa 1930.
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $1,750
    Lot 109

    Rare pair of teal, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, ...

    Est.
    $1,250 - $1,750
  • Canvasback drake, Ferdinand Bach, Detroit, Michigan.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 110

    Canvasback drake, Ferdinand Bach, Detroit, Michigan.

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, One Arm Kelly, Monroe, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 111

    Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, One Arm Kelly, Monroe, Mic...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Four geese, Mr. Pruss, Saginaw Bay, Michigan, circa 1930.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 112

    Four geese, Mr. Pruss, Saginaw Bay, Michigan, circa 193...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Incredibly executed working mallard drake in a tucked head resting pose, Ferdinand Homme, Stoughton, Wisconsin, circa 1930.
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 113

    Incredibly executed working mallard drake in a tucked h...

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Oversize canvasback drake, Augustus Moak, Tustin, Wisconsin.
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 114

    Oversize canvasback drake, Augustus Moak, Tustin, Wisco...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Early and important black duck, unknown maker, Port Clinton, Ohio, 2nd half 19th century.
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 115

    Early and important black duck, unknown maker, Port Cli...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Rigmate pair of oversize canvasbacks, August Moak, Tustin, Wisconsin.
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 116

    Rigmate pair of oversize canvasbacks, August Moak, Tust...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Large canvasback drake, Joseph Kempinger, circa 1920s.
    Estimate
    $1,750 - $2,250
    Lot 116A

    Large canvasback drake, Joseph Kempinger, circa 1920s.

    Est.
    $1,750 - $2,250
  • Well executed widgeon drake, Bill Schultz, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 117

    Well executed widgeon drake, Bill Schultz, Milwaukee, W...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Canvas over wooden frame Canada goose, Enoch Reindahl, Stoughton, Wisconsin.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 118

    Canvas over wooden frame Canada goose, Enoch Reindahl, ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Pair of mallards, Bernard Ohnmacht, Lafayette, Indiana.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 119

    Pair of mallards, Bernard Ohnmacht, Lafayette, Indiana....

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Rigmate pair of bluebills, Owen Gromme, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    Estimate
    $7,500 - $10,000
    Lot 120

    Rigmate pair of bluebills, Owen Gromme, Milwaukee, Wisc...

    Est.
    $7,500 - $10,000
  • Large pair of mallards from Wisconsin.
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 121

    Large pair of mallards from Wisconsin.

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Canvasback hen, unknown carver, used at the Winous Point Shooting Club, Port Clinton, Ohio, 3rd quarter 19th century.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 122

    Canvasback hen, unknown carver, used at the Winous Poin...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Rare mechanical flapping wing mallard drake, possibly from Ohio, 1st quarter 20th century.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 123

    Rare mechanical flapping wing mallard drake, possibly f...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Rigmate pair of mallards, made by an employee of Larson Boat Works, circa 1930.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 124

    Rigmate pair of mallards, made by an employee of Larson...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Well executed, carved sculpture, Enoch Reindahl, Stoughton, Wisconsin, circa 1940.
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 125

    Well executed, carved sculpture, Enoch Reindahl, Stough...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Six old wood carving chisels.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 125A

    Six old wood carving chisels.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Exceptionally well done oil on canvas of dogs in the forest, Edmund Osthaus (1858-1928).
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 126

    Exceptionally well done oil on canvas of dogs in the fo...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Oil on canvas James Brade Sword (1839-1915).
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 127

    Oil on canvas James Brade Sword (1839-1915).

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Watercolor on paper of duck hunters in a blind, decoys, and ducks in a snow storm, Chet Reneson.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 128

    Watercolor on paper of duck hunters in a blind, decoys,...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • "Jump Shooting Blackducks," watercolor, Chet Reneson (b. 1934).
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 129

    "Jump Shooting Blackducks," watercolor, Chet Reneson (b...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Canvasbacks, oil on canvas, Sir Peter Scott,
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 130

    Canvasbacks, oil on canvas, Sir Peter Scott,

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Watercolor of partridge hunter in a farm field, Ogden Pleissner.
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 131

    Watercolor of partridge hunter in a farm field, Ogden P...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Flying ruddy turnstones, acrylic on board, Larry Barton (1936-2008).
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 132

    Flying ruddy turnstones, acrylic on board, Larry Barton...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Richard W. Plasschaert (b. 1941), "Woodland Seclusion - Wild turkeys," oil on board.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 133

    Richard W. Plasschaert (b. 1941), "Woodland Seclusion -...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • "Alone," oil on canvas, Richard Bishop (1887-1975).
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000
    Lot 134

    "Alone," oil on canvas, Richard Bishop (1887-1975).

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
  • Grouse after the hunt, oil on canvas, Richard LaBarre Goodwin (1840-1910).
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 135

    Grouse after the hunt, oil on canvas, Richard LaBarre G...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Fly fishing scene, watercolor, Arthur Shilstone (b. 1922).
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 136

    Fly fishing scene, watercolor, Arthur Shilstone (b. 192...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Oil on canvas of champion beagles with names identified as well as lineage in lower left.
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $1,750
    Lot 137

    Oil on canvas of champion beagles with names identified...

    Est.
    $1,250 - $1,750
  • Oil painting on canvas, Jim Foote, Detroit, Michigan, 2nd half 20th century.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 138

    Oil painting on canvas, Jim Foote, Detroit, Michigan, 2...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Oil on canvas of woodcock, Wakeman Holburton.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 139

    Oil on canvas of woodcock, Wakeman Holburton.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Very rare miniature green heron, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 139A

    Very rare miniature green heron, Elmer Crowell, East Ha...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Very rare miniature skunk head scoter, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 140

    Very rare miniature skunk head scoter, Elmer Crowell, E...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Miniature running merganser drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 141

    Miniature running merganser drake, Elmer Crowell, East ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of mallards, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 142

    Pair of mallards, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachu...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Miniature wood thrush, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 143

    Miniature wood thrush, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Mas...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800

Auction Description

May 2020 Decoy & Sporting Art Sale | Session One by Guyette and Deeter
Guyette & Deeter's annual Spring decoy and sporting art auction. Because of COVID-19 restrictions we ask that you to call ahead if you want to preview items at the office in St. Michaels. In the month of May we will be traveling to several locations throughout the country showing decoys that will be in the auction. If there is something you would like to see, please call to arrange a preview in your area. Your requests does not need to be limited to the more expensive items in the sale. We will do our best to accommodate your request. The auction will be live streamed, and we will have additional lines for phone bidding. If you bid through Invaluable the online bidding fees will be waived. **We will be covering the 3% Bidsquare fee for this sale. Read more
Guyette and Deeter
St. Michaels, MD 21663
United States

michael@guyetteanddeeter.com

Phone:+14107450485

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After payment is received we automatically send purchases via United Parcel Service COD with a signature required, unless otherwise specified. There is a charge for the shipping costs, insurance, as well as a UPS COD and Signature Required fee. We can not ship via UPS or FedEx to a PO box, so please be sure to include your street address. If you wish to have the purchases shipped by any other method, you must contact our office to make those arrangements. Shipping is done on a first come, first served basis, and can take up to four weeks. *Note* Items won through Invaluable will not be available for pick up at the auction facility on the day of the sale. Read more

Terms & Conditions

1. GUARANTEE ‑ We have made a concerted effort to accurately catalog and describe the property to be sold. The decoys and paintings have guaranteed condition reports. Should the need arise, the auctioneer reserves the right to make verbal corrections and provide additional information from the block at the time of the sale. Absentee bids will not be executed on items that are found to be other than described in the catalog. Since opinions can differ, particularly in the matter of condition, the auctioneer will be sole judge in the matter of refunds. If we fail to identify a flaw that has an impact on the value, you can return the decoy. 2. DURATION OF GUARANTEE ‑ Request for a refund for items purchased IN PERSON at the auction must be made within 3 days of the sale. If you bid absentee, by phone, or on the internet, it is your responsibility to examine the lot immediately upon receipt and notify us of any issues. The guarantee will end 5 days from the date of delivery. Therefore, all guarantees on items purchased will become null and void 10 calendar days from the date of shipment. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT IF YOU PAY LATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GUARANTEE. Payment must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the auction. 3. PROTESTED BIDS ‑ In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who the successful bidder is, and at his discretion, may reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If a dispute arises after the sale, the auctioneer’s sales records shall be conclusive as to who the purchaser was, and the purchase price. 4. BIDDING - Bidding usually starts below the low estimate and advances in increments of approximately 10% of the opening bid subject to the auctioneer’s discretion. The auctioneer reserves the right, at his sole discretion, to refuse any bids that he deems unreasonable. The minimum bid increment guideline is as follows: $500 to $1000 - $25 $10,000 to $20,000 - $500 $100,000 and above - $2,000 $1000 to $10,000 - $100 $20,000 to $100,000 - $1,000 5. ABSENTEE BIDS ‑ Phone or mail bids, at the discretion of the Auctioneer, will be accepted with a 20% deposit. In such case, the bookkeeper will execute such bids competitively. Absentee bids are executed by the bookkeeper on behalf of the bidder in accordance with the bid increment policy shown above. Please review the rules governing both absentee and phone bids in the back of the catalog. 6. TERMS ‑ All items are to be paid for in U.S. funds on the day of the auction. No items will be released until they are paid for. Those who have not established an account with us and wish to pay by check, must do so prior to the beginning of the auction, by presenting a current letter of reference from their bank, or by providing references, that are suitable to the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check, until the check has cleared the bank. Phone and absentee bidders ‑ You will be notified one week after the auction of your bids/results. PAYMENT IS DUE UPON RECEIPT. A late charge will be accessed on all balances not paid, at the rate of 12% A.P.R. commencing 30 days after the auction. If any accounts become more than 60 days overdue, the consignor will be given the name of the buyer who is responsible for holding up their funds. Guyette & Deeter will not carry insurance on items that are not paid for within 35 days of the auction. Also, the auctioneer may retain and/or recover the deposit specified as liquidated damages. In addition, the property can be resold at public or private sale without further notice. Any deficiency resulting from such resale shall be paid to the auctioneer by the defaulting buyer, together with all charges, fees, and expenses incurred by such resale, or the enforcement of the obligation hereunder. Buyer agrees to pay all charges and expenses incurred by reason of any breach of the Terms and Conditions of Sale, including without limitation, reasonable attorney fees. 7. PAYMENT FOR PURCHASES CAN BE MADE WITH CREDIT CARD (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover), CASH, CHECK, OR WIRE TRANSFER. 8. BUYERS PREMIUM- The buyer’s premium, assessed on each selling lot, is 20% of the hammer price up to and including $1,000,000, plus 10% on any amount in excess of $1,000,000. For payments made using a credit card, the buyer’s premium is 23% up to and including $1,000,000, plus 13% on any amount in excess of $1,000,000. 9. TAX ‑ THERE IS AN 6% SALES TAX IN MARYLAND. Tax is waived if buyer presents a valid resale certificate from any state or has purchases shipped outside of MARYLAND. 10. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS ‑ Bidding on any articles in this catalog indicates your acceptance of all the above items. 11. BIDDING AGENT RESPONSIBILITY ‑ If you are registering for someone or if you execute a bid for someone else under your number, you are responsible for the settlement of that account. You are also responsible for examining the decoy(s) for your client regarding the guarantee. 12. WITHDRAWAL ‑ We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal. 13. TITLE ‑ Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. It will then be the responsibility of the buyer to make full payment prior to removing the goods from the premises. Removal is at both the buyer’s risk and expense, and must be made at the conclusion of the sale, unless other arrangements are made with the Guyette & Deeter staff. Any lots we might make arrangements for moving or storing are solely at the risk of the owner, and any damage or loss occurring after the fall of the hammer becomes that of the buyer. 14. LEGAL DISPUTE ‑ Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system of the State of Maine. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE - The Maine Uniform Commercial Code, Title II, Section 2328 applies to this auction. 15. All calls are sold “As Is”.