The Sporting Sale 2012- Session II 2012-07-13 Auction - 372 Price Results - Copley Fine Art Auctions in MA - Page 2
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397: Hissing Canada Geese618: Set of Six Yellowlegs "Tinnies"478: Black Duck
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Plymouth, MA, United States
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The Sporting Sale 2012- Session II

Featuring over 650 lots of paintings, works on paper, bronzes, decoys, American folk art, Native American artifacts, Navajo textiles, half hulls, fish carvings and books
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Miniature Robin: Miniature Robin Jess Blackstone (1909-1988) Melrose, MA, c. 1960 Species identified, numbered 177 and signed on the bottom with the maker's conjoined "JB" initial signature. Provenance: Stephen
0324: Miniature RobinEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Myrtle Warbler: Myrtle Warbler Jess Blackstone (1909-1988) Melrose, MA, c. 1955 Species identified, numbered 49 and signed on the bottom with the maker's conjoined "JB" initial signature. Provenance: Stephen H.
0325: Myrtle WarblerEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Miniature Ruddy Turnstone: Miniature Ruddy Turnstone A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A fine example of this colorful shorebird with the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom of the base.
0326: Miniature Ruddy TurnstoneEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Sanderling: Miniature Sanderling A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 Exhibiting subtle female breeding plumage, retains the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom of the base. Provenance:
0327: Miniature SanderlingEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Purple Sandpiper: Miniature Purple Sandpiper A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A near mint example with the maker’s rectangular stamp on the bottom of the base. Provenance: Stephen H.
0328: Miniature Purple SandpiperEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Black-Bellied Plover: Miniature Black-Bellied Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A near mint example with the maker’s rectangular stamp on the bottom. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill
0329: Miniature Black-Bellied PloverEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Black-Necked Stilt: Miniature Black-Necked Stilt A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A miniature shorebird carving with the maker's rectangular stamp and species identification on the bottom.
0330: Miniature Black-Necked StiltEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Upland Plover: Miniature Upland Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 This shorebird exhibits finely painted feather detail and the maker’s rectangular stamp on the bottom. Provenance:
0331: Miniature Upland PloverEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Arctic Tern: Miniature Arctic Tern A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A rare species by the maker with his rectangular stamp on the bottom. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill Collection
0332: Miniature Arctic TernEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Semipalmated Plover: Miniature Semipalmated Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1940 A very good example with the maker’s rectangular stamp on the bottom. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill
0333: Miniature Semipalmated PloverEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Robin Snipe: Miniature Robin Snipe A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 An early red-breasted robin snipe or red knot carving. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill Collection
0334: Miniature Robin SnipeEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Yellowlegs: Miniature Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A classic miniature shorebird carving with the maker's rectangular stamp and traces of pencil identification "Yellow
0335: Miniature YellowlegsEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Snipe: Miniature Snipe A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 Crowell used the historic name of jacksnipe when referring to this bird, which has the maker's rectangular stamp on the
0336: Miniature SnipeEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Miniature Canada Goose: Miniature Canada Goose A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912 Retains Crowell's early circular ink stamp on the bottom. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill Collection Literature:
0337: Miniature Canada GooseEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Miniature Pintail Drake: Miniature Pintail Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 This carving exhibits early, thin neck form, highly detailed feathering, and a blue paper label. Provenance: Stephen
0338: Miniature Pintail DrakeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Miniature Widgeon Drake: Miniature Widgeon Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 This proud little bird has the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill Collection
0339: Miniature Widgeon DrakeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Miniature Merganser Drake: Miniature Merganser Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 A nicely executed early miniature with the maker's circular "Maker" ink stamp. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill
0340: Miniature Merganser DrakeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Miniature Mallard Decoy: Miniature Mallard Decoy A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A rarely executed form of miniature mallard with the maker’s rectangular stamp. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill
0341: Miniature Mallard DecoyEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Miniature Mallard Drake: Miniature Mallard Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A fine example with the maker's rectangular stamp. Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill Collection
0342: Miniature Mallard DrakeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Miniature Red-Breasted Merganser Pair: Miniature Red-Breasted Merganser Pair A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 A pair of matched miniatures, each with the maker's rectangular stamp impressed in the bottom of the
0343: Miniature Red-Breasted Merganser PairEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Miniature Mallard Pair: Miniature Mallard Pair A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 An alert drake and a resting hen, signed "A.E. Crowell, Cape Cod" on the bottom above the maker's rectangular stamp.
0344: Miniature Mallard PairEst. $2,000-$4,000
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Miniature King Eider Drake: Miniature King Eider Drake Robert Morse (1920-1960) Ellsworth, ME, c. 1945 A rarely carved sea duck with glass eyes and sculpted feet. Species identified on the bottom, signed on the side of the
0345: Miniature King Eider DrakeEst. $800-$1,200
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Miniature Ruffed Grouse: Miniature Ruffed Grouse Helen Lay Strong (1915-1995) Seneca Falls, NY, 1964 This miniature "displaying" game bird is signed, dated, and identified on the underside of the base. Provenance:
0346: Miniature Ruffed GrouseEst. $500-$700
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Two Miniature Mergansers: Two Miniature Mergansers Chester E. Doughty (1894-1974) Orr's Island, ME, c. 1920 & 1950 A finely-carved early red-breasted merganser drake and a later example which is signed on the underside.
0347: Two Miniature MergansersEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
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